el muslo
the thigh
Example Sentence
Siento el muslo tenso despues de las sentadillas.
I feel the thigh tense after squats.
Meaning
El muslo means the thigh, the upper part of your leg. It is common when talking about soreness, tightness, or muscle groups after leg training.
Common Phrases
- dolor en el muslo — pain in the thigh
- tener el muslo tenso — to have a tight thigh
Example
Tengo dolor en el muslo despues de la sentadilla.
I have pain in my thigh after the squat.
Common Mistake
Mixing up el muslo (thigh) with la pantorrilla (calf), or dropping the article in normal speech: Me duele el muslo, not Me duele muslo.