popo
/ˈpopo/masculine
The Spanish word for poop is popo. Wiktionary also lists pupú.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| popo | /ˈpopo/ | masculine |
| pupú | /puˈpu/ | masculine |
The term refers to feces. To express the action of defecating in a childish or gentle manner, use the verbal phrase hacer popó.
Which one should you use?
While popó is common, caca is a very frequent alternative used in many Spanish-speaking regions to mean the same thing in a childish or informal way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form popó is a common, informal way to refer to feces, often used with children. Mierda can be used to refer to poop in some informal contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpopo/
Did you know?
- In some dialects, the word mierda is used in the phrase ¡mucha mierda! to wish a performer good luck before a show, similar to the English 'break a leg'.
- In some contexts, the term pupú is thought to have originated from the sound of a car horn, 'pip-pip' or 'pup-pup'.
- The word caca is common across many Romance languages, including French and Italian, making it one of the most universally understood childish terms in Europe and Latin America.
Examples in context
- El excremento necesita ser desechado adecuadamenteThe poop needs to be properly disposed of
- Mi perro hizo caca en el jardínMy dog pooped in the garden
- ¡Cuidado, pisé una mierda!Watch out, I stepped in poop!
- Voy a limpiar las heces del bebéI am going to clean up the baby's poop
- No quiero pisar ese popo.I don't want to step on that poop.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are cleaning up after their puppy.
- LucíaMateo, el cachorro hizo popo aquí.Mateo, the puppy pooped here.
- MateoOh no, yo limpio la popo ahora.Oh no, I will clean the poop now.
- LucíaTrae una bolsa, por favor.Bring a bag, please.
- MateoSí, ya voy por ella.Yes, I am going to get it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poop” translations and entries popo, pupú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pupú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
