estoy haciendo caca
/estoi aθjendo kaka/from spelling rules
To say "I am pooping" in Spanish, you use estoy haciendo caca.
This phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of defecating.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of estoy (I am), haciendo (doing/making) and caca (poop).
Which one should you use?
While estoy haciendo caca is a common way to describe the act, estoy defecando is a more clinical or formal way to express the same action.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase estoy haciendo caca is informal and childish, much like saying "I am taking a poo" in English. For a formal or medical context, use estoy defecando.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present continuous construction, which combines estar with a gerund, to indicate that the action is happening right now.
Did you know?
- The term cagada can be used metaphorically to mean 'a big mistake' or 'a mess-up', much like saying 'I screwed up' in English.
- The word caca is used similarly across many Romance languages, including French and Italian, because they all share the same root from the Latin verb cacare.
- While caca is often seen as a soft, childish word, its root verb cagar is considered much more vulgar and is often replaced by euphemisms in polite company.
Examples in context
- Me estoy haciendo el número 2I am doing number 2.
- No puedo salir ahora, estoy haciendo caca.I can't come out now, I am pooping.
- Espera un momento, estoy haciendo caca.Wait a moment, I am pooping.
- No me molestes, estoy haciendo caca.Don't bother me, I am pooping.
Example conversation
Javier is in the bathroom and María is knocking on the door.
- MaríaJavier, ¿estás ahí?Javier, are you in there?
- JavierSí, estoy haciendo caca.Yes, I am pooping.
- MaríaDate prisa, por favor.Hurry up, please.
- JavierYa casi termino.I'm almost finished.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
