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muscolatura

/muskolaˈtura/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

musculature, muscles

  • the arrangement or system of muscles in an animal or human body

In a sentence

L'allenamento regolare rinforza la muscolatura della schiena.

Regular training strengthens the back muscles.

L'atleta ha una muscolatura potente e ben definita.

The athlete has a powerful, well-defined musculature.

Non sovraccaricare la muscolatura dopo un lungo periodo di inattività.

Do not overload your muscles after a long period of inactivity.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
muscolaturafeminine · singular
muscolaturefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • A collective noun referring to muscular build or the muscular system as a whole.

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