/ser un ga-LI-na/
A coward — someone too scared to face difficult situations, who always finds excuses to avoid acting when it counts. 'Gallina' literally means hen, used here as a classic insult for cowardice.
Example
"He couldn't bring himself to tell the truth — what a coward."
"Don't be a chicken and just jump already."
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/ser un ga-LI-na/
A coward — someone too scared to face difficult situations, who always finds excuses to avoid acting when it counts. 'Gallina' literally means hen, used here as a classic insult for cowardice.
Example
"He couldn't bring himself to tell the truth — what a coward."
"Don't be a chicken and just jump already."
Word family
Regional synonyms: