What is the Spanish word for "chicken"?

Learn how to say "chicken" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

chicken

Spanish

pollo

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Alternative translations of "chicken"

gallina
pollo (carne)
cobarde

Examples of how to use "chicken" in Spanish

English
I will have the grilled chicken for dinner.
Spanish
Cenaré el pollo a la parrilla.
English
I ordered spicy chicken for lunch.
Spanish
Pedí pollo picante para el almuerzo.
English
The chicken crossed the quiet road.
Spanish
El pollo cruzó la calle tranquila.
English
She marinated the chicken overnight.
Spanish
Ella marinó el pollo durante toda la noche.
English
Chicken soup made me feel better.
Spanish
La sopa de pollo me hizo sentir mejor.

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I will have the grilled chicken for dinner.

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