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muscolatura

musculature, muscle structure

noun moos-koh-lah-TOO-rah Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Muscolatura refers to the entire system of muscles in the body or to a visibly developed set of muscles: ha una muscolatura possente ('he has powerful musculature'). It is a collective singular noun; using the plural le muscolature is possible but uncommon. Do not confuse with muscolo (a single muscle).

Examples

"L'atleta ha una muscolatura ben sviluppata."

Natural Translation

The athlete has a well-developed musculature.

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