What is the Spanish word for "muscle"?

Learn how to say "muscle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

muscle

Spanish

músculo

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Examples of how to use "muscle" in Spanish

English
I pulled a muscle in my leg.
Spanish
Me tiré un músculo en la pierna.
English
He tore a muscle during practice.
Spanish
Se desgarró un músculo durante la práctica.
English
Stretch each muscle before you run.
Spanish
Estira cada músculo antes de correr.
English
This exercise targets your back muscle.
Spanish
Este ejercicio trabaja el músculo de la espalda.
English
She felt a muscle twitch suddenly.
Spanish
Ella sintió un calambre muscular de repente.

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