/ˈmus.ku.lo/

músculo

músculo/ˈmus.ku.lo/

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noun

body tissue that contracts to produce movement

In fitness it often means the tissue you train with weights so it grows and recovers.

Examples

  • 01

    El músculo del brazo me dolía a la mañana siguiente de aprender el nuevo empuje.

    My arm muscle was sore the morning after I learned the new press.

  • 02

    Ella añadió más proteína para que el músculo se recuperara de los levantamientos pesados.

    She added more protein so her muscle could recover from heavy lifts.

  • 03

    Un músculo del tronco fuerte facilita sentarse erguido en el escritorio.

    Strong core muscle makes it easier to sit tall at the desk.

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