eructo
neutral
The usual word for a burp is eructo, and the verb is eructar. Regüeldo is a more colloquial word for the same thing.
Meaning: a burp (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| eructo | neutral |
| regüeldo | informal |
| eructar | verb |
People say echar un eructo or just eructar when someone burps. At a table, a burp is often followed by perdón.
Which one should you use?
Regüeldo is less common than eructo and may sound old-fashioned in some places.
Did you know?
- The diminutive eructito is often used with babies.
Examples in context
- El bebé soltó un eructo enorme.The baby let out a huge burp.
- Perdón, se me escapó un eructo.Sorry, a burp slipped out.
- No se debe eructar en la mesa.You should not burp at the table.
Example conversation
Sara feeds her baby brother Diego at home.
- SaraA ver, Diego, un eructito.Come on Diego, a little burp.
- MamáDale palmaditas en la espalda.Pat him on the back.
- SaraYa salió, qué eructo.There it is, what a burp.
