asaltacunas
/aˌsaltaˈkunas/
The English phrase "rob the cradle" can be translated into Spanish as asaltacunas.
The term is used to describe a person who is a "cradle robber," meaning they are in a romantic relationship with someone significantly younger than themselves.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word asaltacunas is typically used as a single noun to describe a person. It is invariable in gender, meaning the form remains the same whether you are referring to a man or a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌsaltaˈkunas/
Did you know?
- The term asaltacunas is formed by joining the verb 'asaltar', meaning 'to assault' or 'to storm', with the noun 'cunas', meaning 'cradles'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, asaltacunas is used jokingly among friends, but can be a biting social critique when used by elders.
- In Spanish, calling someone an asaltacunas is often more playful or teasing than a serious accusation, depending on the social context.
Examples in context
- Ese actor es un asaltacunas.That actor is a cradle robber.
- No seas un asaltacunas con tu alumna.Don't be a cradle robber with your student.
- Dicen que el millonario es un asaltacunas.They say the millionaire is a cradle robber.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a famous celebrity.
- Lucía¿Viste que el cantante sale con una chica de veinte años?Did you see that the singer is dating a twenty-year-old girl?
- MateoSí, es un asaltacunas total.Yes, he is a total cradle robber.
- LucíaÉl tiene casi cincuenta años.He is almost fifty years old.
- MateoEs una diferencia de edad muy grande.It is a very large age difference.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry asaltacunas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asaltacunas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
