pollitos
/poʝitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "little chickies" translates to Spanish as pollitos.
The phrase Pequeños polluelos directly translates to "little chicks."
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of pollo (chicken) and the diminutive suffix -ito, which indicates smallness or endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is pollito. The plural form pollitos is masculine, which is used for a group of male chicks or a mixed group of male and female chicks. If the group consists exclusively of female chicks, the feminine plural form pollitas is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/poʝitos/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, the word pollo can also be used as slang to refer to a 'street dealer' or a low-level criminal, far removed from the image of a small bird.
- Spanish has a specific word for a group of chicks, pollada, which can also refer to a social gathering centered around eating chicken.
- If you are talking about the color 'pale yellow', some regions might use the word amarillo pollito to describe a specific, soft shade.
Examples in context
- Los pollitos están jugando en el corral.The little chickies are playing in the coop.
- Mi abuela tiene unos pollitos muy lindos.My grandmother has some very cute little chickies.
- Los pollitos son muy amarillos.The little chickies are very yellow.
- Escucha el sonido de los pollitos.Listen to the sound of the little chickies.
- Tengo que alimentar a los pollitos.I have to feed the little chickies.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are visiting a small farm.
- María¿Ves a los pollitos en el corral?Do you see the little chickies in the pen?
- AlejandroSí, los pollitos son muy lindos.Yes, the little chickies are very cute.
- MaríaAlejandro, trae un poco de maíz.Alejandro, bring some corn.
- AlejandroClaro, vamos a darles de comer.Sure, let's go feed them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
