Gluteus Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡluːtiəs

GLOO-tee-uhs

UK

ˈɡluːtɪəs

GLOO-ti-uhs

Definition

The gluteus is a muscle in your buttocks, important for movement and support when standing or walking. There are three muscles in this group: gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.

Usage & Nuances

'Gluteus' is a medical or anatomical term, mostly used in health, sports, or anatomy contexts. People usually say 'glutes' informally. Combine as 'gluteus maximus', etc. Rare in daily conversation outside these contexts.

• Spanish: glúteo
• Portuguese (BR): glúteo
• Portuguese (PT): glúteo
• Chinese (Simplified): 臀肌
• Chinese (Traditional): 臀肌
• Hindi: ग्लूटियस (नितंब की पेशी)
• Arabic: العَضَلَة الأَلْيَوية
• Bengali: গ্লুটিয়াস - পশ্চাতদেশের পেশী
• Russian: ягодица - большая ягодичная мышца (анат.)
• Japanese: 大臀筋
• Vietnamese: cơ mông
• Korean: 둔근
• Turkish: gluteus kası
• Urdu: گلوٹیئس (پچھلی پٹھے)
• Indonesian: otot gluteus - otot bokong

Example Sentences

The gluteus helps you stand up and walk.

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Doctors study the gluteus in anatomy class.

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The gluteus muscles are very strong.

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Doing squats can strengthen your gluteus.

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He pulled his gluteus while running yesterday.

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You’ll really feel your gluteus burn after this workout!

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