músculo
/ˈmuskulo/masculine
The English word 'muscle' is translated into Spanish as músculo.
músculo refers to contractile tissue in the body.
Meaning: contractile tissue (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of músculo is músculos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmuskulo/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of músculo means 'little mouse', because the movement of a muscle under the skin was thought to look like a mouse moving under a rug.
- The Spanish word muslo means 'thigh' and is actually a linguistic relative of músculo. Both words stem from the same Latin root, but one evolved through common speech while the other was adopted as a formal scientific term.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if someone says they have a 'tirón', they are describing a pulled muscle without ever using the word músculo.
Examples in context
- Tom se desgarró un músculo.Tom pulled a muscle.This sentence is useful for describing a pulled muscle.Tatoeba #1174914 by marcelostockle, translation #1164311 by CK
- El diafragma es un músculo.The diaphragm is a muscle.This sentence is useful for identifying the diaphragm as a muscle.Tatoeba #1672033 by marcelostockle, translation #1671751 by AlanF_US
- Me duele cada músculo del cuerpo.Every muscle in my body aches.This sentence is useful for expressing that every muscle in the body aches.Tatoeba #13017603 by Eremon, translation #6665119 by CK
- El músculo esquelético es responsable de los movimientos voluntariosThe skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements
- Es importante fortalecer la musculatura para prevenir lesionesIt's important to strengthen the muscles to prevent injuries
- Hoy hice un entrenamiento intenso y siento los músculos adoloridosToday I did an intense workout and my muscles feel sore
- Necesito ejercitar mis piernas para fortalecer los músculosI need to exercise my legs to strengthen the muscles
- Me lastimé un músculo mientras corríaI injured a muscle while running
- Los levantamientos de pesas fortalecen la musculaturaWeightlifting strengthens the muscles
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at the gym.
- Daniel¿Te duele algún músculo?Does any muscle hurt you?
- SofíaSí, me duele un músculo del brazo.Yes, a muscle in my arm hurts.
- DanielTal vez necesitas descansar un poco.Maybe you need to rest a little.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “muscle” translations and entries músculo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries músculo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
