English–Spanish

“thigh” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmuslo/

Example

Me duele el muslo.

My thigh hurts.

Illustration for muslo (thigh)

How to say “thigh” in Spanish

“Thigh” in Spanish is muslo.

Fleshy thigh used for both human anatomy and poultry cuts.

Full entry for muslo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with muslo

Me salió un moretón en el muslo después de la caída.

I got a bruise on my thigh after the fall.

Tips for using muslo

  • In recipes muslo often indicates darker, more flavorful meat that tolerates longer cooking methods such as braising or roasting better than pechuga.

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