músculo
muscle
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmuʃ.ku.lu/
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Cultural Note
Gym culture ('academia') is enormous in Brazil, which ranks second globally in number of fitness centers. 'Musculação' refers specifically to weight training, a national obsession in cities like Rio de Janeiro.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele tem os músculos bem definidos.
He has well-defined muscles.
Sinto dor nos músculos depois do treino.
I feel pain in my muscles after the workout.