¡cucú!
The English phrase "peek-a-boo" is translated into Spanish as ¡cucú!
This phrase refers to the game played with babies where a person hides their face and then suddenly reveals it. It is used as an exclamation during the game to signal the moment the face is revealed.
Did you know?
- The word cucú is an onomatopoeia imitating the sound of a cuckoo bird, which is a common auditory trigger for babies in many cultures.
- In some Latin American households, the game is played by covering the baby's eyes instead of the adult's, while still shouting ¡cucú!
- Depending on the country, you might hear variations like ¡cucú-tras! which adds a sense of 'behind' or 'there' to the hiding action.
Examples in context
- Cucú, ¡allí estás!Peek-a-boo, there you are!
- ¡Cucú!, ¿dónde está el bebé?Peek-a-boo!, where is the baby?
- A los niños les encanta jugar a ¡cucú!Children love playing peek-a-boo!
- ¡Cucú!, ya te encontré.Peek-a-boo!, I found you.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are playing with their baby in the living room.
- Elena¡Cucú!, Mateo, mira al bebé.Peek-a-boo!, Mateo, look at the baby.
- MateoÉl se está riendo mucho.He is laughing a lot.
- Elena¡Cucú!, ¡aquí está!Peek-a-boo!, here he is!
- MateoEs un juego muy divertido.It is a very fun game.
