Spanish · Body & Health
"Muscle" in Spanish: músculo
el músculo
A muscle is el músculo (MOOS-koo-loh). It is masculine: un músculo, los músculos. Keep the accent on the ú in músculo.
After the gym
Me duele el músculo de la pierna.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce músculo
Say it
MOOS-koo-loh
/ˈmus.ku.lo/
MOOS-koo-loh. Stress MOOS. Soft s. Say músculo with the accent on ú.
"Muscle" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el músculo | the muscle Default body word. | Default body word. |
| los músculos | the muscles Plural. | Plural. |
| Me duele el músculo | My muscle hurts Soreness. | Soreness. |
| ganar músculo | to gain muscle Gym goal. | Gym goal. |
How to use músculo in real life
- 1After the gym
Me duele el músculo de la pierna.
The muscle in my leg hurts.
Me duele el músculo names soreness.
- 2Training goal
Quiero ganar músculo este mes.
I want to gain muscle this month.
Ganar músculo is gym talk.
- 3Stretching
Estira el músculo con calma.
Stretch the muscle calmly.
Estira el músculo is coach language.
Mistakes English speakers make with músculo
Incorrect: La músculo está cansada.
Correct: El músculo está cansado.
Músculo is masculine. Use el músculo.
Incorrect: Me duele el musculo sin acento.
Correct: Me duele el músculo.
Write músculo with an accent on the ú.
Good to know
Gyms across Latin America talk about ganar músculo and dolor muscular. Coaches name el músculo you should stretch. Keep the accent: músculo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking after a workout
ChatPal
¿Te duele algún músculo?
Does any muscle hurt?
You
Sí. Me duele el músculo del brazo.
Yes. The muscle in my arm hurts.
ChatPal
Estíralo despacio.
Stretch it slowly.
You
Voy a cuidar ese músculo hoy.
I'm going to take care of that muscle today.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Muscle" in Spanish
Is músculo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el músculo, un músculo, los músculos.
Does músculo need an accent?
Yes. Write músculo with ú.
How do you pronounce músculo?
MOOS-koo-loh with stress on MOOS.
How do I say gain muscle?
Ganar músculo.
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