chupetón
/t͡ʃupeˈton/Spain, masculine
In Spanish, hickey is translated as chupetón. Wiktionary also lists chupón and mordisco amoroso.
Meaning: bruise-like mark (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chupetón | /t͡ʃupeˈton/ | Spain, masculine |
| chupón | /t͡ʃuˈpon/ | Latin America, masculine |
| mordisco amoroso | /moɾdisko amoɾoso/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| moretón | /moɾeˈton/ | masculine |
| ñangazo erótico | /ɲanɡaθo eɾotiko/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /ɲanɡaso eɾotiko/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
A hickey is a bruise-like mark caused by suction.
What does it mean word for word?
The word chupetón is a noun formed from the verb chupar (to suck) and the augmentative suffix -etón, meaning a big suck.
Which one should you use?
Chupetón and chupón are the primary terms for a hickey. You may also see mordisco amoroso, which is a playful euphemism meaning 'loving bite'. While moretón can describe the appearance of a hickey, it is the general word for any bruise and does not imply the mark was caused by suction. Ñangazo erótico is another term for a hickey.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chupetón is the standard term used in Spain. In many Latin American countries, chupón is the common term used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of chupetón is chupetones.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃupeˈton/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, chupón is used not only for a hickey but also as the common word for a baby's pacifier.
- The Spanish word for a general bruise, moretón, comes from the word mora, which means 'blackberry' or 'mulberry'.
Examples in context
- ¡Te dije que no me dieras un chupetón!I told you not to give me a hickey!This sentence is useful for expressing a reaction to receiving a chupetón.Tatoeba #597627 by darinmex, translation #597624 by darinmex
- Anoche recibí un chupetón en el cuello. ¡Es muy visible!Last night, I got a hickey on my neck. It's very noticeable!
- No puedo ir a la reunión familiar hoy, mamá. Tengo un chupón en la mejilla.I can't go to the family gathering today, Mom. I have a hickey on my cheek.
- ¡Mira esto! Me hicieron un chupete en el brazo cuando estábamos jugando.Look at this! They gave me a hickey on my arm while we were playing.
- Tienes un chupetón en el cuello.You have a hickey on your neck.
- Ese chupetón es muy visible.That hickey is very visible.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are getting ready to go to a party.
- Daniel¿Te has hecho un chupetón?Did you get a hickey?
- LucíaSí, es un poco vergonzoso.Yes, it is a bit embarrassing.
- DanielNo te preocupes, usa maquillaje.Don't worry, use makeup.
- LucíaTienes razón, gracias Daniel.You are right, thanks Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hickey” translations and entries chupetón, chupón, moretón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amoroso, chupetón, chupón, mordisco, moretón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
