Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈpo.ʝo/

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Translation

chicken

Word origin

From Latin pullus ('a young animal, a chick').

Origin
Latin
Root
pullus
English cognates
poultry, pullet, pony

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpollos

Examples

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My mother cooks chicken for dinner.

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I like chicken with white rice.

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The chicken is in the oven now.

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I bought fresh chicken at the market.

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The children do not want to eat chicken today.

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This word is part of lesson 25.