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pico de gallo

/ˌpikoʊdəˈɡaɪ.oʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English

Syllables
pi-co de -gal-lo
IPA
/ˌpikoʊdəˈɡaɪ.oʊ/
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condiment generally made with diced raw onions, tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish pico de gallo (literally “beak of the rooster”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌpikoʊdəˈɡaɪ.oʊ/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce pico de gallo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌpikoʊdəˈɡaɪ.oʊ/.
What does pico de gallo mean?
A condiment generally made with diced raw onions, tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro.
Where does pico de gallo come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish pico de gallo (literally “beak of the rooster”).

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