popo
/ˈpopo/masculine
The Spanish word for poop is popo. Wiktionary also lists pupú.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| popo | /ˈpopo/ | masculine |
| pupú | /puˈpu/ | masculine |
These terms refer to feces. For scientific or medical contexts, use the formal term excremento or defecación to refer to the act of defecating or the waste product itself. In informal settings, there are several options depending on the desired tone.
Which one should you use?
While popo is common, caca is a much more frequent and widely used colloquial term for feces across many Spanish-speaking regions. Popó is a playful way to talk about poop frequently used among children.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of defecating in a childish way, use the verbal phrase hacer popó rather than a single verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpopo/
Did you know?
- The word pupú is thought to be an onomatopoeia that mimics the sound of a car horn.
- While popó is childish, the word caca is derived from the Latin cacare, which has preserved its meaning for over two thousand years.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word caca is used not only for feces but as a general adjective to describe something of very poor quality or a bad situation.
Examples in context
- Analizar el excremento en el laboratorioAnalyze the poop in the laboratory
- El niño tuvo una defecación inusualThe child had an unusual bowel movement
- Limpia tu habitación, ¡hay caca de perro!Clean your room, there is dog poop!
- Ese bebé huele a popó.That baby smells like poop.
- ¡Pisaste mierda de vaca!You stepped on cow poop!
- ¡No puedo creer la cagada que hiciste!I can't believe the mess you made!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are cleaning the house together.
- AlejandroLucía, hay popo en el jardín.Lucía, there is poop in the garden.
- Lucía¡Ay no! ¿De quién es?Oh no! Whose is it?
- AlejandroCreo que es del perro del vecino.I think it is from the neighbor's dog.
- LucíaVoy a limpiarlo ahora mismo.I am going to clean it up right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poop” translations and entries popo, pupú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
