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chicken

/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/

A chicken is a type of domestic bird kept on farms for its eggs and meat. In a culinary context, it refers to the flesh of this bird used as food.

Ejemplos

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I usually have grilled chicken and a salad for lunch.

I usually have grilled chicken and a salad for lunch.

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The menu features a selection of organic chicken breast prepared with seasonal herbs.

The menu features a selection of organic chicken breast prepared with seasonal herbs.

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Let's just grab some fried chicken on our way home.

Let's just grab some fried chicken on our way home.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
chicken
Verb
chicken out
Adjetivo
chicken
Relacionado
chick
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Truco para recordar

Remember that you cook a CHICKEN in the KITCHEN. Both words have 'ch' and 'en'.

Quiz rápido

For dinner tonight, we are having roasted ____ with potatoes.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: chicken

Ejemplos

1

I usually have grilled chicken and a salad for lunch.

everyday

I usually have grilled chicken and a salad for lunch.

2

The menu features a selection of organic chicken breast prepared with seasonal herbs.

formal

The menu features a selection of organic chicken breast prepared with seasonal herbs.

3

Let's just grab some fried chicken on our way home.

informal

Let's just grab some fried chicken on our way home.

4

Researchers analyzed the nutritional value of chicken versus other poultry sources.

academic

Researchers analyzed the nutritional value of chicken versus other poultry sources.

5

Our primary objective is to increase the export volume of processed chicken products.

business

Our primary objective is to increase the export volume of processed chicken products.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
chicken
Verb
chicken out
Adjetivo
chicken
Relacionado
chick

Colocaciones comunes

roasted chicken roasted chicken
chicken soup chicken soup
fried chicken fried chicken
chicken breast chicken breast
grilled chicken grilled chicken

Frases Comunes

chicken out

to decide not to do something because of fear

don't count your chickens before they hatch

don't make plans based on events that haven't happened yet

running around like a headless chicken

acting in a panicked or disorganized way

Se confunde a menudo con

chicken vs kitchen

Kitchen is the room where you cook; chicken is the bird you eat.

chicken vs chick

A chick is a baby chicken, whereas chicken is the general term for the bird or meat.

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Notas de uso

When referring to the animal, chicken is a countable noun. When referring to the meat as food, it is often used as an uncountable noun.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell the word as 'chiken' or confuse the pronunciation with 'kitchen'.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that you cook a CHICKEN in the KITCHEN. Both words have 'ch' and 'en'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'cicen', which was originally a diminutive of 'coc' (cock/rooster).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable: 'There are three chickens on the farm.' Uncountable: 'Would you like some chicken?' Compound noun: 'chicken sandwich'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, chicken soup is traditionally served to people who are sick as a comforting 'remedy'.

Quiz rápido

For dinner tonight, we are having roasted ____ with potatoes.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: chicken

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menu

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recipe

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cook

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To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

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To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

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tea

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egg

A1

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

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