muslo - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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muslo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Muslo" is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/mus.lo/

Translation Options into English

  1. Thigh
  2. Leg (as in the thigh of an animal)

Meaning and Usage

"Muslo" refers primarily to the thigh, the part of the leg between the hip and the knee. In a medical context, it can describe the anatomical region that includes muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. The word is commonly used both in oral and written forms, often in discussions related to anatomy, fitness, medicine, cooking (when referring to meat cuts), and general conversations about the body.

Frequency of Use

The term "muslo" is relatively common in everyday conversation, especially in contexts related to health, physical activity, culinary discussions, and anatomy. It is used frequently in both formal and informal settings.

Example Sentences

  1. El muslo es una parte importante del cuerpo humano para la movilidad.
  2. The thigh is an important part of the human body for mobility.

  3. Prefiero el muslo de pollo en lugar de la pechuga.

  4. I prefer the chicken thigh over the breast.

  5. Sufrí un tirón en el muslo mientras corría.

  6. I suffered a strain in my thigh while running.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "muslo" itself is not commonly found in numerous idiomatic expressions, it does appear in some relevant phrases:

  1. Estar como un muslo.
  2. This expression means to be very strong or muscular, literally translating to "to be like a thigh."
  3. Translation: He is like a thigh (very strong).

  4. Muslo de pollo.

  5. Referring to a specific cut of chicken that is succulent and flavorful, often featured in culinary contexts.
  6. Translation: Chicken thigh.

  7. Muslo y contramuslo.

  8. This phrase means "thigh and ham," typically referring to a cut of meat that includes both the thigh and the adjacent part of the leg.
  9. Translation: Thigh and leg.

Etymology

The word "muslo" comes from the Latin "musculus," which means "muscle." It has evolved in Spanish to specifically denote the thigh, emphasizing its muscular structure.

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22-07-2024