Muslos (en. Thighs)

/ˈmus.los/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The thighs are the upper parts of the legs in humans, between the pelvis and the knee.
The athlete was training to strengthen his thighs.
El atleta entrenaba para fortalecer sus muslos.
Thigh also refers to the meat from the front part of the hind legs of certain animals.
In the roast, lamb thigh is used.
En el asado, se utiliza el muslo de cordero.

Etymology

The word 'thigh' comes from Latin 'femur', which referred to the upper part of the leg.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chicken thighs
It refers to the meaty part of the chicken between the hip and the knee.
muslos de pollo
to twist one's thighs
To experience pain or injury in the thighs.
torcerse los muslos

Related Words

femur
Bone that forms the upper part of the leg.
fémur
knee
Joint between the thigh and the leg.
rodilla
calf
Back part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle.
pantorrilla

Slang Meanings

Well developed muscles in the upper leg.
You can tell you've been going to the gym, those thighs look impressive.
Se nota que has estado yendo al gimnasio, esos muslos se ven impresionantes.
Used colloquially to refer to someone with attractive legs.
That model has thighs that everyone envies.
Esa modelo tiene unos muslos que todos envidian.