gallina
- A domestic hen; a female chicken. nounThe farmer fed the gallina early in the morning.The gallina laid several eggs in the coop.
- In some contexts, it can refer to a cowardly person, similar to the English term 'chicken' when used metaphorically. nounHe was called a gallina for not standing up to the bully.Don't be such a gallina; it's just a harmless prank.