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
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
cucuy
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
cuco
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
hombre del saco
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
sacamantecas
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
What does "bogeyman" mean?
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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."
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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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