Portuguese · Body & Health
"Muscle" in Portuguese: músculo
o músculo
Muscle in Portuguese is o músculo. Gyms talk about músculo dolorido after workouts and ganhar músculo for building strength.
After workout
Meu músculo da panturrilha está bem dolorido.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce músculo
Say it
MOOS-koo-loo
/ˈmús.ku.lu/
MOOS-koo-loo. Stress on MOOS.
"Muscle" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o músculo | the muscle Body noun. | Body noun. |
| músculos | muscles Plural. | Plural. |
| dor muscular | muscle soreness Related adjective form. | Related adjective form. |
| ganhar músculo | to gain muscle Training goal. | Training goal. |
How to use músculo in real life
- 1After workout
Meu músculo da panturrilha está bem dolorido.
My calf muscle is really sore.
Specific muscle.
- 2Trainer tip
Esse exercício trabalha o músculo do peito.
This exercise works the chest muscle.
Gym.
- 3Goal
Quero ganhar músculo sem perder fôlego.
I want to gain muscle without losing stamina.
Ganhar músculo.
Mistakes English speakers make with músculo
Incorrect: A músculo inchou.
Correct: O músculo inchou.
Músculo is masculine.
Incorrect: My muscle dói.
Correct: Meu músculo dói.
Use músculo.
Good to know
Brazilian gyms mix português and English loanwords, but músculo stays Portuguese. Dor muscular is the common soreness phrase. Doctors ask onde dói and which músculo when examining injuries.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stretching after a run
ChatPal
Qual músculo está mais cansado?
Which muscle is most tired?
You
O músculo da coxa esquerda, sem dúvida.
The left thigh muscle, no doubt.
ChatPal
Estica devagar esse músculo por trinta segundos.
Stretch that muscle slowly for thirty seconds.
You
Ok. Depois gelo se inchar.
Okay. Ice later if it swells.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Muscle" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o músculo.
Plural?
Os músculos.
Soreness?
Dor muscular / músculo dolorido.
Build muscle?
Ganhar músculo.
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