carriola
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico a stroller is usually a carriola. You may also hear carreola, and cochecito is the widely understood neutral word.
Meaning: wheeled seat for pushing a baby (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| carriola | everyday, Mexico |
| cochecito | neutral |
| carreola | Mexico, variant |
Parents in Mexico say Voy a sacar la carriola when they get ready for a walk. Shops that sell baby gear use carriola on their signs and in their lists.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people say cochecito or carrito de bebé, so carriola is a good sign of Mexican usage.
How does it change in a sentence?
Carriola is feminine, so it takes la and una: la carriola nueva.
Did you know?
- In Mexico carriola is the everyday word, while cochecito is the form most textbooks teach.
Examples in context
- Compramos una carriola nueva para el bebé.We bought a new stroller for the baby.
- ¿Puedes llevar la carriola al coche?Can you take the stroller to the car?
- La carriola no cabe en el elevador.The stroller doesn't fit in the elevator.
Example conversation
Marta and her sister Laura pack for a trip to the park in Guadalajara.
- Marta¿Ya está la carriola en el coche?Is the stroller already in the car?
- LauraTodavía no, ahorita la subo.Not yet, I'll put it in now.
- MartaGracias, yo llevo al bebé.Thanks, I'll carry the baby.
