Cocomelon
/kokomelon/from spelling rules
Cocomelon is the Spanish way to say cocomelon.
How do you pronounce it?
/kokomelon/
Did you know?
- The word coco is often used in the phrase romperse el coco, which translates literally to 'breaking one's coconut' but actually means 'to rack one's brain'.
- The word coco in Spanish refers to both a 'coconut' and the 'bogeyman' used to frighten children into behaving.
- Calling someone a melón in certain Spanish slang contexts suggests they are silly or thick-headed.
Examples in context
- A mi hijo le encanta ver videos de Cocomelón todos los días.My son loves watching Cocomelon videos every day.
- ¿Vamos a ver un episodio de Cocomelón juntos?Shall we watch an episode of Cocomelon together?
- ¡Cantemos las canciones de Cocomelón mientras jugamos!Let's sing Cocomelon songs while we play!
- A mi hijo le encanta Cocomelon.My son loves Cocomelon.
- ¿Quieres ver Cocomelon en la tableta?Do you want to watch Cocomelon on the tablet?
- Puse Cocomelon para que el bebé se distraiga.I put on Cocomelon so the baby gets distracted.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are watching their toddler in the living room.
- LucíaEl niño está muy inquieto hoy.The boy is very restless today.
- AlejandroTal vez si le ponemos Cocomelon se calme.Maybe if we put on Cocomelon he will calm down.
- LucíaEs una buena idea, Alejandro.That is a good idea, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMira, ya se está sentando a verlo.Look, he is already sitting down to watch it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.