Example: Ella montó un pollo cuando no llegó a la fiesta.
Definition
"Montar un pollo" is a Spanish expression meaning to create a loud scene or cause a commotion, often out of anger or frustration. For example, when someone is very upset and makes a public fuss, they are said to "montar un pollo."
Translations
to make a scene
een scène schoppen
muntar un sidral
faire un scandale
einen Aufstand machen
Etymology
The phrase "montar un pollo" literally means 'to mount a chicken,' but its origin is idiomatic. It likely comes from the idea of causing a ruckus similar to the noisy and chaotic behavior of a chicken. The phrase has been used in Spanish to describe making a fuss or dramatic outburst for quite some time.
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"Montar un pollo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to make a scene