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muslo

moos-lo/ˈmuslo/

“muslo” means “thigh” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

thigh

Also: upper leg
NounmA2
A simple illustration showing the upper part of a human leg between the hip and the knee.

📝 In Action

El jugador de fútbol tiene los muslos muy fuertes.

A2

The soccer player has very strong thighs.

Me duele el muslo derecho después de correr tanto.

A2

My right thigh hurts after running so much.

El fémur es el hueso que se encuentra en el muslo.

B1

The femur is the bone found in the thigh.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • muslo izquierdo – left thigh
  • músculos del muslo – thigh muscles

thigh

Also: drumstick
NounmA1
SpainMexico
A simple illustration of a cooked chicken drumstick on a plain white plate.

📝 In Action

¿Prefieres el muslo o la pechuga de pollo?

A1

Do you prefer the chicken thigh or the breast?

He comprado cuatro muslos de pollo para la cena.

A1

I bought four chicken thighs for dinner.

Cociné los muslos al horno con patatas.

A2

I cooked the drumsticks in the oven with potatoes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • encuentro (upper thigh (Latin America))
  • jamoncito (drumstick (Spain))

Antonyms

  • pechuga (chicken breast)

Common Collocations

  • muslo de pollo – chicken thigh
  • muslo de pavo – turkey thigh

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "muslo" in Spanish:

drumstick→thigh→upper leg→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: muslo

Question 1 of 3

If you are at a restaurant and want the juiciest part of the chicken, what should you ask for?

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👥 Word Family▼
músculo(muscle) — Noun
musculoso(muscular) — Adjective
muslera(thigh guard/brace) — Noun
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'mūsculus', which actually meant 'little mouse'. Romans thought moving muscles under the skin looked like little mice running around! This same root gave us the English word 'muscle'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: musloFrench: muscle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'muslo' and 'pierna'?

'Pierna' refers to the entire leg, whereas 'muslo' specifically refers to the upper part between the hip and the knee.

Is 'muslo' used for animals other than chickens?

Yes, it can be used for any animal with a similar anatomy, like turkeys (pavo) or even rabbits (conejo).

What is a 'contramuslo'?

A 'contramuslo' is the upper part of the chicken leg (the thigh), while the 'muslo' (in some regions) refers specifically to the drumstick.