English–Spanish
“muscle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmuskulo/
Example
Necesitas fortalecer los músculos para correr mejor.
You need to strengthen your muscles to run better.
How to say “muscle” in Spanish
“Muscle” in Spanish is músculo.
Organ of the muscular system made of bundled contractile fibers that shorten to generate tension and move the body.
Example sentences with músculo
Si haces mucho ejercicio sin descanso, puedes tener dolor en el músculo.
If you exercise a lot without resting, you can have muscle pain.
Tips for using músculo
- In addition to the literal sense, tener músculo commonly means power or influence in Spanish, so context determines whether the reference is physical strength or clout.