culo
/ˈkulo/
The English word "dupa" can be translated into Spanish as culo.
The term culo is a common slang used to refer to the buttocks.
Which one should you use?
While culo is a slang term for the buttocks, you may also encounter pompis, which is a colloquial term used particularly when talking to children.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkulo/
Did you know?
- The word culo shares its Latin roots with the English word 'cul-de-sac', which literally translates to 'bottom of the bag'.
- While culo is vulgar, the adjective culero is used in Mexico to describe someone who is a 'jerk' or a person who acts with malice, moving the word from anatomy to personality.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word culo can be used to describe the 'bottom' or 'end' of an object, such as a bottle, rather than a person's anatomy.
Examples in context
- Me duele el culo de tanto sentarme.My ass hurts from sitting so much.
- Se cayó de culo en la calle.He fell on his ass in the street.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are complaining about a long bus ride.
- MateoEste viaje me ha dejado el culo destrozado.This trip has left my ass destroyed.
- MaríaA mí también me duele todo el cuerpo.My whole body hurts too.
- MateoNecesito descansar el culo un rato.I need to rest my ass for a bit.
- MaríaVamos a sentarnos en el sofá.Let's go sit on the sofa.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry culo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries culo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
