arrullo
/aˈruʝo/
The English phrase "swaddling" is translated into Spanish as arrullo.
arrullo refers to the practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement (noun).
Meaning: practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word arrullo is derived from the verb arrullar, which means to coo or to lull to sleep, reflecting the soothing nature of the practice.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈruʝo/
Did you know?
- The verb arrullar is not only for parents and babies but is also the standard term used to describe the cooing sounds made by pigeons and doves.
- In some Latin American traditions, the practice of arrullo involves using a faja to wrap a baby's torso tightly specifically to prevent abdominal bloating.
- While arrullo describes the action, the cloth itself is sometimes called a fajín, which is the same word used for a decorative waist sash.
Examples in context
- El arrullo ayuda a calmar al bebé.Swaddling helps to calm the baby.
- Ella prefiere el arrullo tradicional.She prefers traditional swaddling.
- El arrullo es una técnica muy antigua.Swaddling is a very ancient technique.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are preparing for their newborn baby.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿sabes cómo hacer el arrullo?Daniel, do you know how to do the swaddling?
- DanielNo, creo que necesito ver un video.No, I think I need to watch a video.
- LucíaYo puedo enseñarte ahora mismo.I can teach you right now.
- DanielPerfecto, Lucía, enséñame por favor.Perfect, Lucía, please show me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry arrullo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
