How to Say "Bassinet" in Spanish

moisés

/moiˈses/masculine

The English phrase 'bassinet' translates to Spanish as moisés. Wiktionary also lists cuco.

Meaning: type of newborn baby's bed (noun)

Ways to say it

“bassinet” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
moisés	/moiˈses/	masculine
cuco	/ˈkuko/	masculine

A moisés often refers to a bassinet with handles or a portable sleeping arrangement.

/moiˈses/

Depending on the region, cuco can have a double meaning. While it can be a baby's bed, it is also a common word for the 'boogeyman' used to frighten children.
The word moisés is not just a name for a piece of furniture, but a direct reference to the biblical Moses being placed in a basket in the Nile.

La cuna del bebé es muy acogedora.
The baby's bassinet is very cozy.
El bebé duerme tranquilamente en su moisés.
The baby is sleeping peacefully in his bassinet.
Me gustaría comprar un moisés para el recién nacido.
I would like to buy a bassinet for the newborn.
La mamá llevó a su bebé en el capazo mientras visitaba a la abuela.
The mom carried her baby in the bassinet while visiting grandma.
¿Dónde puedo encontrar un capazo de buena calidad para mi bebé?
Where can I find a good-quality bassinet for my baby?
Una cuna acolchada
A padded bassinet
Un moisés con dosel
A bassinet with a canopy
Un capazo portátil
A portable bassinet
El bebé duerme en el moisés.
The baby sleeps in the bassinet.
Compré un moisés de madera para la habitación.
I bought a wooden bassinet for the room.
¿Dónde pusiste el moisés del recién nacido?
Where did you put the newborn's bassinet?

Elena and Javier are preparing the nursery for their new baby.

Elena

Javier, ¿dónde ponemos el moisés?
Javier, where do we put the bassinet?
Javier

Podemos poner el moisés junto a la cama.
We can put the bassinet next to the bed.
Elena

Me parece una buena idea.
I think that is a good idea.
Javier

Ahora vamos a armarlo.
Now let's assemble it.

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