muscle in Portuguese
muscle in Portuguese is músculo, musculatura, força — muscle means body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
muscle in Portuguese
músculo
musculatura
(usually, in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.
músculo
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.
força
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.
forçar
(transitive) To use force to make progress, especially physical force.
What does "muscle" mean?
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noun Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
"Running builds muscle in your legs."
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noun Physical strength or power, including figuratively.
"The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters."
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noun Hired bodyguards or enforcers (informal).
"The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle."
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verb To force one's way through something using strength or pressure.
"He muscled his way to the front of the queue."
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muscle in a sentence
- Running builds muscle in your legs.
- She pulled a muscle in her back while lifting boxes.
- The new law gives regulators more muscle to fine polluters.
- It takes real muscle to move that heavy sofa up the stairs.
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What is "muscle" in Portuguese?
"muscle" in Portuguese is músculo, musculatura, força. muscle means: Body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
How do you use "muscle" in a sentence?
Example: "Running builds muscle in your legs." In Portuguese, "muscle" is músculo, musculatura, força.
Are there other ways to say "muscle" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "muscle": músculo, musculatura, força, forçar.
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