Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Caca in Spanish
Caca · noun · KAH-kah
The word 'caca' exists in both English and Spanish with the same meaning — it is an informal, childish term for feces. In Spanish, it is widely used with children and pets. More formal equivalents include 'excremento' (excrement) and 'heces' (stool/feces) in medical contexts.
Pronounced KAH-kah with equal stress on both syllables. It is one of the first words children learn in Spanish-speaking homes and is considered inoffensive in family contexts.
El perro hizo caca en el parque y su dueño no la recogió.
The dog pooped in the park and its owner didn't pick it up.
Caca in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for caca, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| caca | caca | KAH-kah | Default, widely understood |
| popó | caca | childish/baby talk | |
| excremento | caca | formal/medical | |
| heces | caca | clinical/scientific |
How Native Speakers Use Caca
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Child communication
Mamá, necesito hacer caca.
Mom, I need to go poop.
A child communicating a bathroom need.
Pet ownership
Siempre llevo bolsitas para recoger la caca de mi perro.
I always carry little bags to pick up my dog's poop.
Responsible pet ownership in public spaces.
Disgust expression
¡Eso sabe a caca! No me gusta nada.
That tastes like crap! I don't like it at all.
Childish expression of strong dislike.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Caca
Using in formal medical context
Incorrect: Doctor, hice mucha caca con sangre.
Correct: Doctor, mis heces tenían sangre.
In medical settings, 'heces' or 'evacuaciones' is appropriate; while a doctor would understand 'caca,' using medical terminology is more helpful for clinical communication.
Assuming it's vulgar
Incorrect: Avoiding 'caca' as if it were a bad word.
Correct: Using 'caca' naturally with children and in casual family contexts.
'Caca' is not a vulgar word in Spanish — it is simply childish/informal, equivalent to English 'poop,' and is perfectly acceptable in family settings.
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Common Questions About Caca in Spanish
- Is caca a bad word in Spanish?
- The word 'caca' is not considered vulgar or offensive in Spanish — it belongs to the register of baby talk and informal family language, similar to 'poop' in English, and is acceptable in casual conversation.
- What are more formal alternatives?
- For increasing formality: 'popó' (slightly more childish), 'caca' (informal), 'excremento' (formal), 'heces/heces fecales' (medical), and 'deposiciones' (clinical), each suited to different communication contexts.
- How do I say 'to poop' as a verb in Spanish?
- The common expressions are 'hacer caca' (informal, to do poop), 'hacer popó' (baby talk), 'defecar' (medical/formal), or the colloquial 'ir al baño' (go to the bathroom) as a euphemism.