gallinero
henhouse
The Spanish word 'gallinero' translates to 'henhouse' in English. A 'henhouse' is a house or enclosure for female chickens or hens to live and lay their eggs. This term is often used in rural or farming contexts to refer to the specific area where chickens are kept. Henhouses provide safety and shelter for the chickens, protecting them from various weather elements and predators.
Example sentences using: gallinero
El gallinero está lleno de gallinas.
The chicken coop is full of hens.
This phrase is used to describe a place (generally a small one) which is densely populated. It originates from the literal observation of a coop being filled with chickens.
El ladrón fue detenido antes de que pudiera entrar al gallinero.
The thief was caught before he could get into the chicken coop.
This phrase refers to a situation where a person is stopped from doing something potentially harmful or damaging. It originates from a situation where a thief is caught before he can steal chickens from a coop.
No me gustaría vivir en un gallinero.
I would not like to live in a chicken coop.
The phrase generally refers to a condition where one does not prefer living in a congested place or a place that does not meet their living standards. It originates from the analogy of not wishing to live in a confined and potentially unpleasant condition like a chicken coop.