How to Say "calf muscle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “calf muscle” is “gemelo” — B1 level.
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nounB1
the muscle at the back of the lower leg
Examples
Me dio un calambre en el gemelo mientras corría.
I got a cramp in my calf while running.
Tienes los gemelos muy fuertes de tanto caminar.
You have very strong calves from walking so much.
El futbolista se lesionó el gemelo derecho.
The soccer player injured his right calf.
Singular vs. Plural
When referring to the muscle group in one leg, use 'el gemelo'. When talking about both legs, use 'los gemelos'.
Confusing the area with the muscle
Mistake: “Saying 'mi pantorrilla me duele' when you mean the muscle specifically.”
Correction: Use 'gemelo' for the muscle itself and 'pantorrilla' for the back of the leg in general.
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