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Portuguese
Etymology
Alteration of músculo. Compare German Mucki.
Pronunciation
Noun
muque m (plural muques)
- (Brazil, informal) well-developed muscle, especially in the upper arm (e.g. the biceps)
Ele começou a malhar hoje e já acha que tem muque...- He started working out today and already thinks he's got muscles...
- (Brazil, informal, figurative) strength, power, muscle
Tem que ter muque pra carregar isso aqui!- It takes muscle to carry this thing here!
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