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    Culata (en. Butt)

    /kuˈlata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Back part of a firearm where the butt is located.
    The butt of the rifle was made of wood.
    La culata del rifle estaba hecha de madera.
    Rear end of some objects, such as cars or machines.
    The engine block is fundamental for its functioning.
    La culata del motor es fundamental para su funcionamiento.
    In popular terms, it refers vulgarly to the buttocks.
    He fell and bumped his butt.
    Se cayó y se golpeó la culata.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'culatta', derived from 'culum', which means 'back part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to backfire
    To have unexpected and generally negative consequences for an action taken.
    dar en la culata
    double butt
    It is used to refer to a person who is very clumsy or slow.
    culata doble

    Related Words

    culotte
    Garment that covers the lower part of the body.
    culote
    big butt
    Colloquial term referring to a person with large buttocks.
    culón

    Slang Meanings

    Buttocks
    You can really see the butt with those tight pants.
    Se le ve mucho la culata con esos pantalones ajustados.
    Back part of a vehicle, in a colloquial context.
    He crashed and dented the car's butt.
    Chocó y le abollaron la culata del coche.