dorsal ancho
/doɾsal ant͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lat muscle" is translated into Spanish as dorsal ancho.
The term refers to the large, flat muscle located on the side of the back.
Which one should you use?
While dorsal ancho is the standard term, you may also see the plural los dorsales used to refer to the muscles in a general sense, particularly in a gym or fitness context.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the anatomical term, it is typically preceded by the masculine definite article el, as in el dorsal ancho. In fitness contexts, the plural form los dorsales is commonly employed.
How do you pronounce it?
/doɾsal antʃo/
Did you know?
- The term dorsal is used in zoology to describe the fin on a fish's back, the 'aleta dorsal'.
- The word ancho shares an etymological root with the English word 'ample', both stemming from the Latin 'amplus'.
- In a Spanish medical context, dorsal can also refer to the thoracic vertebrae of the spine, not just the muscle.
Examples in context
- Siento un dolor en el dorsal ancho.I feel a pain in my lat muscle.
- Necesitas trabajar más el dorsal ancho.You need to work your lat muscle more.
- El ejercicio ayuda a desarrollar el dorsal ancho.The exercise helps to develop the lat muscle.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at the gym.
- Daniel¿Qué ejercicio haces para el dorsal ancho?What exercise do you do for the lat muscle?
- SofíaHago dominadas para fortalecer el dorsal ancho.I do pull-ups to strengthen the lat muscle.
- DanielEs un buen movimiento para tu espalda.It is a good movement for your back.
- SofíaSí, me ayuda a tener una espalda más ancha.Yes, it helps me have a wider back.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ancho, dorsal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
