muscularity
[ˌmʌs.kjəˈlær.ə.ti]
nounfemininepl: musculities (English) / musculidades (Portuguese)
musculatura
1. The quality or state of having well-developed muscles; muscular strength or appearance
The athlete's muscularity was evident from years of dedicated training.
A musculatura do atleta era evidente após anos de treinamento dedicado.
2. The anatomical structure and composition of muscles in the body
The painter studied human muscularity to create realistic anatomical drawings.
O pintor estudou a musculatura humana para criar desenhos anatomicamente realistas.
3. Physical power or strength derived from muscles
The muscularity required for professional boxing demands rigorous conditioning.
A musculatura necessária para o boxe profissional exige condicionamento rigoroso.
In Brazilian fitness culture, 'musculatura' and references to muscle definition are extremely important in gyms and bodybuilding communities. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the concept is often referenced colloquially with slang terms like 'gains' or 'swole.' The term reflects different cultural attitudes toward fitness: in Brazil, there's a strong emphasis on aesthetic muscularity, while in the US, it often combines aesthetics with functional strength.
NYC Slang
gains, muscle game, swole (adjective form)
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