popó
child talk, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish the child-friendly word for "poop" is popó. Caca is also common and more neutral. As a polite phrase, people say hacer del baño.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| popó | child talk, Mexico |
| caca | casual |
| hacer del baño | polite |
Parents say hacer popó to little children. Caca is used with children and in casual speech, and it is also used for something dirty or bad.
Which one should you use?
A vulgar word for it exists, but avoid it in polite company. At a doctor's office the word is excremento or heces.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use popó in a serious or formal conversation. It sounds childish.
Did you know?
- The word popó is a child's word and is mostly heard with babies and young children.
Examples in context
- Tengo que hacer del baño.I need to go to the bathroom.
- Hay caca de perro en la banqueta.There is dog poop on the sidewalk.
Example conversation
Dulce changes a diaper while her husband Andrés watches in their home in León.
- DulceAndrés, el bebé hizo popó.Andrés, the baby pooped.
- AndrésYo traigo los pañales.I will bring the diapers.
- DulceY las toallitas, por favor.And the wipes, please.
