culés

FC Barcelona fans

noun koo-LEHS Rare

Origin: From Catalan cul (backside), referring to the high seats in the old Les Corts stadium where supporters sat.

Usage Note

Culés is the longstanding demonym for supporters of FC Barcelona. The singular is culé. The word is unique to Barcelona fan culture and has no derogatory connotation in current use — fans embrace it proudly. It should not be confused with culebra or any other word; it is simply a club-specific cultural term.

Examples

"Los culés celebraron el título en las calles."

Natural Translation

The Barça fans celebrated the title in the streets.

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