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bogeyman in Spanish

bogeyman in Spanish is coco, cucuy, cuco — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

bogeyman in Spanish

coco
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
cucuy
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
cuco
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
hombre del saco
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
sacamantecas
noun
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

What does "bogeyman" mean?

  1. noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
    "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep."
  2. noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.
    "Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support."
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bogeyman in a sentence

  • Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep.
  • Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support.

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What is "bogeyman" in Spanish?

"bogeyman" in Spanish is coco, cucuy, cuco. bogeyman means: An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.

How do you use "bogeyman" in a sentence?

Example: "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep." In Spanish, "bogeyman" is coco, cucuy, cuco.

Are there other ways to say "bogeyman" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "bogeyman": coco, cucuy, cuco, hombre del saco, sacamantecas.

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