How to Say “Goofy Goober” in Spanish

By Cory George • Updated October 6, 2026

cacahuete

/kakaˈwete/

The Spanish way to say 'goofy goober' is cacahuete.

The term is used as an informal way to refer to a peanut.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /kakaˈwete/.

Did you know?

The word cacahuete is a linguistic oddity because its spelling was shaped by the word alcahuete, which means 'gossip' or 'pimp'.
In Mexico and Honduras, you will often see the spelling cacahuate instead of the Spanish cacahuete.

Examples in context

¡Eres un torpe babieca!
You're such a clumsy goof!

Example conversation

Daniel and Lucía are sharing a snack.

Daniel

Mira, tengo un cacahuete gigante.
Look, I have a giant peanut.
Lucía

¡Es verdad! Dame un trozo, Daniel.
It's true! Give me a piece, Daniel.
Daniel

Claro, toma este cacahuete.
Sure, take this peanut.
Lucía

Gracias, Lucía lo comparte contigo.
Thanks, Lucía is sharing it with you.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cacahuete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries cacahuete, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Cory George

Hi there! I'm Cory, a language enthusiast with a particular love for Spanish. When I'm not exploring novel ways to translate everyday objects or concepts into Español, I enjoy boating and hitting a baseball in the park. I'm also intrigued by sound editing and lithography. The magic of language never ceases to amaze me - whether it's expressing love to grandma, ordering a large beer or even talking about buttons, every word is an opportunity to connect. I believe in sharing the joy of language.

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