tu caca
/tu kaka/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'your poop' is translated into Spanish as tu caca.
How do you pronounce it?
/tu kaka/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a separate word cagada which refers specifically to a mistake or a 'screw up' rather than the physical object.
- The word caca is a baby-talk term used across many different European languages including French and Italian because of its shared Latin roots.
- While caca is the standard word for 'poop', the related verb cagar is considered much more vulgar and offensive in most Spanish-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- Según los análisis, es importante que revise sus excrementos regularmente y anote cualquier cambio.According to the tests, it is important to regularly check your feces and note any changes.
- Tu caca está en el pañal.Your poop is in the diaper.
- ¿Viste tu caca en el suelo?Did you see your poop on the floor?
- No toques tu caca.Do not touch your poop.
Example conversation
A mother is cleaning up after her toddler in the living room.
- Elena¡Oh no! Tu caca está en la alfombra.Oh no! Your poop is on the rug.
- AlejandroLo siento, Elena.I am sorry, Elena.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, pero hay que limpiar.Don't worry, Alejandro, but we have to clean up.
- AlejandroTraeré las toallitas húmedas.I will bring the wet wipes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
