Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Burp in Spanish
Eructo · noun · eh-ROOK-toh
The Spanish word for burp is 'eructo' (noun) and 'eructar' (verb). This vocabulary comes from the Latin 'eructare' and is used across all Spanish-speaking countries. While burping is generally considered impolite in Spanish-speaking cultures, knowing the word is practical for medical conversations and parenting.
Eructo is pronounced eh-ROOK-toh. The stress falls on the second syllable, and the 'ct' combination is pronounced clearly.
Se le escapó un eructo en medio de la cena.
A burp slipped out in the middle of dinner.
burp in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for burp, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| eructo | burp | eh-ROOK-toh | Default, widely understood |
| eructar | burp | verb form, to burp |
How Native Speakers Use Eructo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
After eating
Disculpa, no pude evitar el eructo después de la soda.
Sorry, I couldn't help the burp after the soda.
Apologizing for an accidental burp.
Baby care
Después de darle el biberón, hay que hacer eructar al bebé.
After giving the bottle, you need to burp the baby.
Eructar used in the context of infant care.
Medical context
Si eructa mucho después de comer, puede ser un problema digestivo.
If you burp a lot after eating, it could be a digestive problem.
Discussing symptoms with a doctor.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Eructo
Wrong verb form
Incorrect: Yo eructé muy fuerte.
Correct: Yo eructé muy fuerte. (This is actually correct.)
Eructar is a regular -ar verb, so 'eructé' is the correct past tense. Some learners avoid using it, not realizing the conjugation is straightforward.
Confusing noun and verb
Incorrect: Necesito eructo al bebé.
Correct: Necesito hacer eructar al bebé.
Eructo is the noun (a burp). To say 'to burp someone,' use the construction 'hacer eructar' (to make someone burp).
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Common Questions About burp in Spanish
- Is eructar considered rude in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Burping in public is generally considered impolite across Spanish-speaking cultures, similar to English-speaking norms, though the level of formality varies by setting and region.
- How do you say 'to burp a baby' in Spanish?
- The phrase is 'hacer eructar al bebé' or 'sacarle el aire al bebé' (literally, to get the air out of the baby), with the latter being more common among parents.
- What is the medical term for excessive burping?
- Excessive burping is called 'eructos excesivos' or more formally 'eructación excesiva,' and can be a symptom of conditions like gastritis or reflux.