Italian · Body & Health
"Muscle" in Italian: muscolo
il muscolo
Muscle in Italian is il muscolo (MOOS-koh-loh), plural i muscoli. Sore muscles after sport: mi fanno male i muscoli.
Gym
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How to pronounce muscolo
Say it
MOOS-koh-loh
/ˈmus.ko.lo/
Muscolo stresses MOOS: MOOS-koh-loh.
"Muscle" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il muscolo | the muscle One muscle. | One muscle. |
| i muscoli | the muscles Plural. | Plural. |
| male ai muscoli | muscle soreness After exercise. | After exercise. |
| muscolo della gamba | leg muscle Location. | Location. |
How to use muscolo in real life
- 1Gym
Oggi alleno il muscolo del petto.
Today I'm training the chest muscle.
Il muscolo.
- 2After hiking
Mi fanno male i muscoli delle gambe.
My leg muscles hurt.
I muscoli.
- 3Physio
Il muscolo è contratto, non tirarlo.
The muscle is tight; don't pull it.
Il muscolo.
Mistakes English speakers make with muscolo
Incorrect: La muscolo.
Correct: Il muscolo.
Muscolo is masculine.
Incorrect: Il muscle.
Correct: Il muscolo.
Use muscolo.
Good to know
Gyms and physios use muscolo constantly. Everyday complaint mi fanno male i muscoli covers DOMS after a long walk or workout.
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After a workout
ChatPal
Quale muscolo ti fa male?
Which muscle hurts?
You
Il muscolo della coscia destra.
The muscle in the right thigh.
ChatPal
Stretch piano i muscoli dopo la corsa.
Stretch the muscles gently after the run.
You
Lo farò. Non voglio strappare un muscolo.
I will. I don't want to tear a muscle.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Muscle" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il muscolo, i muscoli.
Sore muscles?
Mi fanno male i muscoli.
Strong muscles?
Muscoli forti.
Muscle cramp?
Un crampo muscolare.
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