Cheers and good luck to Canut

There is a Catalan expression commonly used in toasts: “salut iforça al canut,” which translates into Spanish as “health and strength to the canuto.” Today, it’s used with a sexual undertone, with the word “canuto” serving as a euphemism for the penis, and the full phrase is interpreted as “health and a strong erection.” The interesting thing is that the phrase’s origin is a far cry from the sexual connotation with which it’s used today. Originally, it was used by rural residents of Catalonia to wish for health and money. Below, you can learn how this toast shifted from its original meaning to its current one.

First of all, you should know that in ancient times, the term “canut” ( derived from Arabic) was used in various regions of Spain to refer to a variety of devices used to carry coins. At that time, coins were the only known form of money, since paper money and similar forms had not yet come into use. The best-known type of canut —which is frequently depicted in film portrayals of the medieval era—consisted of a leather pouch that was tied to the waist, neck, or sash. Another, lesser-known type—more closely related to the modern interpretation of the term—consisted of a short, hollow wooden tube that was tied to a bundle.

In fact, in the Autonomous Community of Valencia, a traditional game is still played that is also called Canut (or Canuto), which is closely related to the second type of “monedero” mentioned earlier. It is played with a wooden tube (called a canut), several coins, and flat stones. Historians indicate that this game originated as a form of gambling for the entertainment of travelers, who used their old coin purses in the game.

Furthermore, the word *for ça* has a double meaning in Catalan, as it can be interpreted as both strength and abundance. Therefore, when the second meaning is used in the phrase *for ça al canut*, it translates to “abundance in one’s wallet.” Thus, the *brindis salut i for ça al canut* actually expresses the wish to enjoy good health and abundant money. In other words, it’s equivalent to the common Spanish expression *salud y pesetas* (health and money).

In ancient times, the cylindrical shape of the canut resembled a penis, so the term was figuratively used to refer to the male sexual organ. When this type of purse fell out of use, only the figurative use of the term canut survived among Catalans. After that , it only took the word força being interpreted as strength instead of abundance to change the original meaning of the expression. And so the phrase in question went from wishing for abundant money to wishing for a good erection.

At Top Damas Barcelona, when we wish our guests “salut iforça al canut,” we mean it in both the original and modern senses. We always wish our guests good health, which is why we offer thoroughly sanitized facilities that meet the requirements of today’s reality. We also wish you financial prosperity, which we ensure by offering the best value for money on hourly room rentals for sex. And of course, a strong erection that will allow you to enjoy, in our suites, the pleasurable company of Barcelona’s hottest and most lustful escorts.