con pollo
/kon poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "with chicken" is translated into Spanish as con pollo.
You might use aderezado con pollo to say "seasoned with chicken". If you want to say "of chicken" instead, you would use de pollo.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, pollo is used in slang to describe a person who is overly naive or an easy target for a prank.
- The word pollo comes from the Latin pullus, which didn't just mean 'chicken' but referred to any young animal.
- In some Latin American markets, you might hear people refer to chicken using the term el ave, which is a more formal way to refer to 'the bird'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría una ensalada con pollo, por favor.I would like a salad with chicken, please.
- El plato principal estará acompañado de pollo.The main course will be served with chicken.
- ¿Puedes hacerme una pizza con pollo?Can you make me a pizza with chicken?
- Quiero unos tacos con pollo asadoI want some tacos with roasted chicken
- Quiero unas empanadas con pollo asadoI want some empanadas with roasted chicken
- Quiero un arroz con pollo.I want rice with chicken.
- Pide una ensalada con pollo.Order a salad with chicken.
- El plato con pollo es delicioso.The dish with chicken is delicious.
Example conversation
A couple is ordering food at a restaurant.
- Javier¿Qué vas a pedir, María?What are you going to order, María?
- MaríaYo quiero pasta con pollo.I want pasta with chicken.
- JavierPerfecto, yo pediré un sándwich con pollo.Perfect, I will order a sandwich with chicken.
- María¡Qué buena idea!That's a great idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
