How to Say "bogeyman" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bogeyman” is “coco” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1informal
An imaginary monster used to frighten children
Examples
Si no te duermes, vendrá el coco a buscarte.
If you don't go to sleep, the bogeyman will come looking for you.
De niño, le tenía mucho miedo al coco.
As a child, I was very afraid of the bogeyman.
Cultural Context
This meaning is purely cultural and refers to a mythical creature used by parents in Spain and Latin America to encourage good behavior in children.
Literal Translation
Mistake: “Translating 'coco' in this context literally as 'coconut'.”
Correction: When used in the context of fear or children's stories, 'coco' always means 'bogeyman' or 'monster.' Context is key!
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