muscle in Spanish
muscle in Spanish is músculo, murecillo — muscle means body tissue that contracts to produce movement.
muscle in Spanish
músculo
músculo
(countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
murecillo
(countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
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.
- The nightclub owner kept a couple of guys around as muscle.
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What is "muscle" in Spanish?
"muscle" in Spanish is músculo, murecillo. 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 Spanish, "muscle" is músculo, murecillo.
Are there other ways to say "muscle" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "muscle": músculo, murecillo.
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