What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive pronoun me (myself), the verb hacer (to make/do) and the noun caca (poop).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase me hice caca is informal and suitable for use with children or in very casual settings. For a more polite and discreet way to express this, which is suitable for formal occasions or when conversing with elderly people or superiors, you can use Hice mis necesidades. If you want an informal but affectionate and playful way to say "I did a poop" when talking to children or close friends, use Hice popó.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is reflexive, meaning the speaker is describing an action performed on or by themselves. The verb hacer is conjugated in the first-person singular preterite indicative to indicate a completed action in the past.
How do you pronounce it?
/me iθe kaka/
Did you know?
- The phrase me hice caca is often used specifically to describe an accident, implying the person pooped their pants rather than using a toilet.
- While caca is a childish or informal term, its root cagar is considered a strong vulgarity in most Spanish-speaking countries.
- The much more polite alternative, Hice mis necesidades, literally translates to 'I did my needs', an euphemism that avoids mentioning the biological substance entirely.
Examples in context
- ¡Me cagué de la risa!I laughed so hard I pooped myself!
- Creo que me hice caca en la cama.I think I pooped in the bed.
- ¡Ay! Me hice caca en el pantalón.Oh! I pooped in my pants.
Example conversation
A mother talking to her toddler son.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿estás bien?Daniel, are you okay?
- DanielMamá, me hice caca.Mom, I pooped.
- MaríaVamos al baño ahora mismo.Let's go to the bathroom right now.
- DanielSí, vamos.Yes, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
