Kentucky Fried Chicken
/kentuɡɡi fɾjed t͡ʃiɡken/from spelling rules
The English phrase "kentucky fried chicken" is expressed in Spanish as Kentucky Fried Chicken.
This refers to the American fast food restaurant chain specializing in fried chicken. People in Spanish-speaking countries often use the acronym KFC instead of the full name.
How do you pronounce it?
/kentuɡɡi fɾjed tʃiɡken/
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'KFC', Spanish speakers often pronounce the letters as ka-efe-ce, following the Spanish alphabet's phonetic sounds.
- While 'fried' translates to frito, in some Latin American countries, the term empanizado is used to describe chicken that is breaded, a process central to the KFC style.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name is often pronounced with a heavy Spanish accent, turning 'Kentucky' into something sounding like Kentuqui.
Examples in context
- Vamos a Kentucky Fried Chicken hoy.We are going to Kentucky Fried Chicken today.
- Quiero pedir Kentucky Fried Chicken para la cena.I want to order Kentucky Fried Chicken for dinner.
- ¿Hay algún Kentucky Fried Chicken cerca de aquí?Is there a Kentucky Fried Chicken near here?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- Elena¿Tienes hambre, Javier?Are you hungry, Javier?
- JavierSí, ¿qué quieres comer?Yes, what do you want to eat?
- ElenaPodemos comer Kentucky Fried Chicken.We can eat Kentucky Fried Chicken.
- JavierMe parece una buena idea.That sounds like a good idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
