dolor muscular
/doloɾ muskulaɾ/from spelling rules
Soreness in Spanish is translated as dolor muscular.
The term refers to being sore (noun).
Meaning: being sore (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dolor muscular is composed of dolor (pain) and muscular (muscular).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term dolor muscular is commonly used to express muscle soreness.
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ muskulaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word muscular shares a root with the Latin word for 'little mouse' (musculus). Ancient Romans thought that a flexing bicep looked like a small mouse moving under the skin.
- The Spanish word agujetas is used specifically for the soreness felt after physical exertion, a concept for which English has no single equivalent word.
- While dolor muscular is the medical term, Spanish speakers often say estoy molido to describe soreness. This literally means 'I am ground up' or 'crushed' as if by a mill.
Examples in context
- Tengo dolor en los músculos.I have soreness in my muscles.
- Siento malestar en todo el cuerpo.I feel soreness all over my body.
- Esta actividad me provoca una sensación de molestia.This activity causes me a feeling of soreness.
- Después del entrenamiento, tengo mucha molestia en las piernas.After the workout, I have a lot of soreness in my legs.
- Desde el ejercicio de ayer, siento una fuerte sensación de molestia en los músculos de las piernas. ¿Cree que debería descansar?Since yesterday's workout, I feel a strong sensation of soreness in my leg muscles. Do you think I should rest?
- Las agujetas que tengo después de correr son insoportables.The soreness I have after running is unbearable.
- Tengo dolor muscular después de entrenar.I have muscle soreness after training.
- Tengo mucho dolor muscular después de correr.I have a lot of muscle soreness after running.
- El dolor muscular es normal tras el gimnasio.Muscle soreness is normal after the gym.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their workout results.
- Daniel¿Cómo te sientes hoy, Lucía?How are you feeling today, Lucía?
- LucíaTengo un dolor muscular terrible por las pesas.I have terrible muscle soreness from the weights.
- DanielYo también tengo dolor muscular en las piernas.I also have muscle soreness in my legs.
- LucíaNecesitamos descansar un poco, Daniel.We need to rest a little, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
