Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Thigh in Spanish: Muslo
Muslo · noun (masculine) · MOOS-loh
Thigh in Spanish is muslo, a masculine noun referring to the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee. The word is used identically for both human anatomy and poultry cuts, such as chicken thigh.
Muslo is pronounced MOOS-loh, with the stress on the first syllable. It is a straightforward two-syllable word.
Me duele el muslo después de la carrera de ayer.
My thigh hurts after yesterday's race.
How Native Speakers Use Muslo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Exercise injury
Tengo un calambre en el muslo izquierdo.
I have a cramp in my left thigh.
Reporting a muscle cramp during physical activity.
Cooking
Los muslos de pollo son más jugosos que las pechugas.
Chicken thighs are juicier than breasts.
Discussing cooking preferences and cuts of meat.
Medical exam
El fisioterapeuta examinó los músculos del muslo.
The physical therapist examined the thigh muscles.
Describing a medical assessment for a leg issue.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Muslo
Confusing muslo with músculo
Incorrect: Me lesioné el músculo al correr. (meaning thigh)
Correct: Me lesioné el muslo al correr.
Músculo means muscle in general, while muslo specifically refers to the thigh region of the leg.
Using pierna for thigh
Incorrect: Me duele la pierna superior.
Correct: Me duele el muslo.
While pierna means leg, muslo is the specific and more precise word for the upper portion between hip and knee.
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Common Questions About Thigh in Spanish
- How do you say thigh in Spanish?
- Thigh in Spanish is muslo (MOOS-loh), used for both human anatomy and poultry cuts like chicken thighs.
- Is muslo masculine or feminine?
- Muslo is masculine, so you say el muslo and use masculine adjectives, as in el muslo derecho (the right thigh).
- How do you say 'chicken thigh' in Spanish?
- Chicken thigh is muslo de pollo, which is one of the most commonly ordered cuts of chicken in Spanish-speaking markets and restaurants.