agujetas
/aɡuxetas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sore muscles" is translated into Spanish as agujetas.
Agujetas refers specifically to the pain and stiffness in the muscles that occurs after intense or unfamiliar physical exercise. If you want to express general muscle pain, you can use the direct translation dolor muscular. For a milder sensation, such as muscle discomfort or a muscle nuisance, you can use molestias musculares.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Agujetas is primarily used in Spain and some Latin American countries. In parts of South America, such as Argentina and Uruguay, the word musculoso may be used to indicate muscle fatigue or discomfort depending on the context.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡuxetas/
Did you know?
- In Mexico or Colombia, you might describe soreness as estar molido, which literally means 'being ground up' or 'milled' like grain.
- The word agujetas is derived from a word for 'needle' or 'pin', suggesting the feeling of hundreds of tiny pricks in the muscle.
- In Spanish gym culture, admitting you have agujetas is often treated as a 'badge of honor' to prove a workout was intense enough.
Examples in context
- Tengo agujetas en las piernas después de correr.I have sore muscles in my legs after running.
- Tengo muchas agujetas después de correr.I have a lot of sore muscles after running.
- Las agujetas no me dejan moverme bien.The sore muscles won't let me move well.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at home after a long hike.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿cómo te sientes después de la caminata?Daniel, how are you feeling after the hike?
- DanielTengo unas agujetas terribles en las piernas.I have terrible sore muscles in my legs.
- LucíaA mí también me duelen mucho los músculos.My muscles hurt a lot too.
- DanielNecesitamos descansar un poco hoy.We need to rest a bit today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
