How to Say "butt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “butt” is “culo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me duele el culo de estar tanto tiempo sentado.
My butt hurts from sitting down for so long.
¡Mueve el culo o perderemos el tren!
Get your ass moving or we'll miss the train!
Ese chico tiene un culo muy firme.
That guy has a very firm butt.
Masculine Ending
This word follows the standard pattern of ending in 'o,' so it always takes masculine words like 'el' or 'un'.
Using 'the' instead of 'my'
In Spanish, when talking about body parts, we usually say 'the butt' (el culo) instead of 'my butt' (mi culo) if the action is happening to you.
Inappropriate Setting
Mistake: “Using 'culo' in a job interview or with a teacher.”
Correction: Use 'trasero' or 'posaderas' in formal situations to avoid sounding rude.
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