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Hacer la cucharita

To spoon, cuddle lying together

ES
Example

Con este frío lo único que apetece es quedarse en la cama haciendo la cucharita.

When to use it

A couple staying in bed on a cold Sunday morning.

What it means

This phrase comes from the visual similarity between two people lying curled together and nested spoons in a drawer. In Spain it refers to cuddling in bed, usually romantically and sometimes after sex. The tone is affectionate and widely understood.

Don't confuse it with

"Hacer la cucharita" does not mean to cook soup together, to have a quick romantic encounter, to organize kitchen utensils. It specifically means "To spoon, cuddle lying together".

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