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How do you say "thigh" in Spanish?
el muslo
In Spanish, "thigh" is el muslo.
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Pronunciation
Say el MOOS-loh, stress on the first syllable, with a soft s sound in the middle.
Grammar notes
el muslo is masculine. Its plural is muslos.
Example sentence
La corredora estiró el muslo antes de la carrera.
The runner stretched her thigh before the race.
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How to remember el muslo
Muslo sounds a bit like 'muscle-oh', and the thigh is packed with strong muscle.
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Questions about el muslo
How do you pronounce el muslo?
Say el MOOS-loh, stress on the first syllable, with a soft s sound in the middle.
Is el muslo masculine or feminine?
el muslo is masculine. el muslo is masculine. Its plural is muslos.
How is el muslo used in Spanish?
el muslo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La corredora estiró el muslo antes de la carrera. (The runner stretched her thigh before the race.).
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