sacude bebé
/sakude bebe/from spelling rules
The phrase shake baby in Spanish is translated as sacude bebé.
This phrase is used as an instruction to move a baby back and forth or up and down quickly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form sacudir al bebé is used to express the general action of shaking a baby.
Did you know?
- While sacudir means to shake, Spanish speakers use the verb mecer specifically for the gentle rocking motion used to put a baby to sleep.
- In certain Latin American countries, calling a person bebé is a common way to use a 'pet name' similar to 'babe' or 'honey' in English.
- In some Spanish dialects, sacudirse is used idiomatically to mean 'to recover' or 'to shake off' a bad mood or a shock.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing baby safety at a park.
- JavierMira, no sacude bebé ese hombre.Look, that man is not shaking the baby.
- LucíaQué bueno, es muy peligroso.That's good, it is very dangerous.
- JavierSí, nunca sacude bebé nadie aquí.Yes, nobody ever shakes a baby here.
- LucíaEs lo más importante para su salud.It is the most important thing for their health.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
