This is the 3722nd most frequent Spanish word.
pollo
Chicken.
Here, 'pollo' is used as a noun referring to the edible meat item.
El pollo está cocinándose para la cena.
The chicken is cooking for dinner.
In this context, 'pollo' means a young bird or chick.
En el rancho, vimos un pollo corriendo.
On the farm, we saw a chick running.
Here, 'pollo' is used metaphorically to describe someone who is scared or hesitant.