How to Say "Pollito" in Spanish

pollito

/poˈʝito/

The Spanish word pollito means little chicken or chick.

pollito is used to refer to a young chicken or a chick.

What does it mean word for word?

The word is the diminutive form of pollo (chicken), created by adding the suffix -ito.

/poˈʝito/

In some Latin American dialects, calling someone pollito can be a way to suggest they are 'green' or inexperienced in a certain field.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the diminutive suffix -ito is used to express affection rather than just size, so calling someone pollito might be a term of endearment rather than a description of their stature.
In some Latin American countries, pollito is used as a playful or affectionate nickname for a small child.

¡Vaya, qué pollito más tierno!
Wow, what a cute little chick!
Compré un pollito para criar en casa como mascota.
I bought a baby chick to raise as a pet at home.
¡Quiero uno de esos pollitos bebés!
I want one of those baby chicks!
El pollito es muy amarillo.
The little chick is very yellow.
Mira ese pollito en el nido.
Look at that little chick in the nest.
Tengo un pollito de juguete.
I have a toy little chick.

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