el pulso

the pulse

Example Sentence

Reviso mi pulso y bajo la intensidad.

I check my pulse and lower the intensity.

Meaning

El pulso means pulse or heart rate. It is useful when you monitor intensity and decide to slow down.

Common Phrases

  • revisar el pulso — to check your pulse
  • tener el pulso alto — to have a high heart rate

Example

Reviso el pulso y descanso un minuto.

I check my pulse and rest for a minute.

Common Mistake

Using la pulsa or mixing with electronics: el pulso is your body signal, not a button press (avoid pulso = presiono in this context).