quiero nuggets de pollo
/kjeɾo nuɡxets de poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want chicken nuggets" is translated into Spanish as quiero nuggets de pollo.
This phrase is used to express a desire to eat chicken nuggets. The term nuggets is often borrowed directly from English in Spanish, but it is modified by de pollo to specify that they are made of chicken.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), nuggets (nuggets), de (of) and pollo (chicken).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
quiero nuggets de pollo is a direct way to state a desire and is common in informal settings like fast food restaurants, though it can sound slightly blunt or demanding in formal dining. For a more polite and indirect request, you can use quisiera nuggets de pollo, which means "I would like chicken nuggets".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word quiero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb querer (to want).
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo nuɡxets de poʝo/
Did you know?
- The verb querer used in quiero is a powerful word that can mean both 'to want' an object and 'to love' a person.
- The word pollo comes from the Latin pullus, which originally referred to any young animal, not just a chicken.
- In Spain, ordering pollo in a traditional restaurant often brings a whole roasted chicken or a large piece of poultry, making the specific request for nuggets essential to avoid a surprise.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comer unos nuggets de pollo, si es posible.I would like to eat some chicken nuggets, if possible.
- Podría traerme unos nuggets de pollo, por favor?Could you bring me some chicken nuggets, please?
- ¿Sería tan amable de recomendarme algunos nuggets de pollo?Would you be so kind as to recommend some chicken nuggets?
- Quiero nuggets de pollo, por favor.I want chicken nuggets, please.
- Me encantaría comer unos nuggets de pollo ahora mismo.I would love to eat some chicken nuggets right now.
- Quiero nuggets de pollo para la cena.I want chicken nuggets for dinner.
- Tengo hambre y quiero nuggets de pollo.I am hungry and I want chicken nuggets.
- Si podemos pedir comida, quiero nuggets de pollo.If we can order food, I want chicken nuggets.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are deciding what to order at a fast food restaurant.
- MateoElena, ¿qué vas a pedir?Elena, what are you going to order?
- ElenaPediré una ensalada.I will order a salad.
- MateoYo quiero nuggets de pollo.I want chicken nuggets.
- ElenaEstá bien, pidamos ya.All right, let's order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
