Usage Note
Pollo refers to the bird as food or livestock. Il pollo can also be slang for a gullible person — being called un pollo is not a compliment. The female bird is la gallina; a cockerel is il gallo. Note the double 'l': POHL-loh.
Examples
"Il pollo arrosto è pronto."
Natural Translation
The roast chicken is ready.
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