cul
/kul/from spelling rules
cul is a Spanish phrase meaning the posterior part of the human body.
Which one should you use?
The standard, more common spelling of this vulgar term is culo.
How do you pronounce it?
/kul/
Did you know?
- While the word is vulgar, some Spanish speakers use it as a synonym for 'luck' in specific regional slang, as seen in the expression tener culo to mean having great fortune.
- The word culo comes from the Latin 'culus', which was used by Roman authors like Plautus and Terence in their comedies to create humor.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, culo can refer to the bottom of an object, such as the bottom of a glass or a bottle, without being vulgar.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are arguing about who has to move from the couch.
- SofíaMueve el cul, Daniel.Move your butt, Daniel.
- DanielNo me quiero mover.I don't want to move.
- SofíaTengo que sentarme yo.I need to sit down.
- DanielEstá bien, ya me muevo.Fine, I'm moving now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cul, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
