popo
/ˈpopo/masculine
In Spanish, poop is translated as popo. Wiktionary also lists pupú.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| popo | /ˈpopo/ | masculine |
| pupú | /puˈpu/ | masculine |
The words popo and pupú are masculine nouns used to refer to feces. If you need to describe the act of defecating in a childish or euphemistic way, you can use the verb phrase hacer popó.
Which one should you use?
While popo is a common way to say poop, pupú is also used and places the stress on the second syllable.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal or clinical settings, you should use Excremento for feces or excrement or Materia fecal to refer to fecal matter in a scientific manner. For a colloquial expression that refers to a mess or a screw-up rather than biological waste, use Cagada. The phrase hacer popó is specifically childish, similar to saying 'to go poo' in English.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both popo and pupú are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpopo/
Did you know?
- The word pupú is thought to be onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of a car horn in certain Spanish-speaking regions.
- If you make a massive mistake, you might call it a cagada, but be aware that this is much more vulgar and aggressive than the English 'screw-up'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase hacer popó is not just for children but is used by adults as a polite euphemism to avoid more vulgar terms.
Examples in context
- En el laboratorio, estudiamos el excremento para entender la salud de los animales.In the laboratory, we study feces to understand animal health.
- ¡Cuidado con dónde pisas, hay caca de perro!Watch where you step, there's dog poop!
- ¡No puedo creer que pisé mierda de vaca!I can't believe I stepped on cow sh*t!
- El perro dejó popo en el jardín.The dog left poop in the garden.
- Hay mucho popo en el suelo.There is a lot of poop on the ground.
- Limpié el popo de mi mascota.I cleaned up my pet's poop.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are cleaning up after their pet.
- JavierElena, el perro hizo popo aquí.Elena, the dog pooped here.
- ElenaOh no, dame una bolsa, por favor.Oh no, give me a bag, please.
- JavierAquí tienes la bolsa para la popo.Here is the bag for the poop.
- ElenaGracias, yo lo limpio ahora.Thanks, I will clean 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.
