caca
informal, child talk
The common casual word for poop in Spanish is caca. Parents also use popó in Latin America, and mierda is the vulgar word.
Meaning: feces, informal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| caca | informal, child talk |
| Mierda | vulgar |
| Popó | Latin America, child talk |
Hay caca en el suelo is simple and used with children. Hacer caca is how people talk about a child going to the toilet.
Which one should you use?
Caca and popó are gentle child-friendly words. Mierda is also used as a swear word, as in ¡Mierda!
Is it said differently in some regions?
Caca is understood everywhere, while popó is more typical of Mexico and nearby countries.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use mierda in polite company because it is crude.
Did you know?
- Caca is also the word children learn first for anything dirty.
Examples in context
- El perro hizo caca en el jardín.The dog pooped in the yard.
- El bebé tiene popó en el pañal.The baby has poop in the diaper.
- Pisé una mierda de perro.I stepped in dog poop.
Example conversation
Rosa speaks with her young son Mateo at the park.
- RosaMateo, no toques eso, es caca.Mateo, do not touch that, it is poop.
- Mateo¿De quién es?Whose is it?
- RosaDe algún perro. Vamos a lavarnos las manos.Some dog's. Let us go wash our hands.
