pollo, -a

masculine or feminine noun

1. chick (animal)

 

polla de agua -> moorhen (ave)

 

2. = illegal immigrant who is smuggled from Mexico into the US

masculine noun

3. chicken (cooking) (Mexican Spanish)

 

pollo, -a al ajillo -> chicken fried with garlic

pollo, -a asado -> roast chicken

pollo, -a frito -> fried chicken 

 

4. young shaver (Anticuado o humorous) (joven)