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“mudejar” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈðexaɾ/

Example

Esta iglesia tiene decoración mudéjar.

This church has Mudejar decoration.

Illustration for mudéjar (mudejar)

How to say “mudejar” in Spanish

“Mudejar” in Spanish is mudéjar.

Christian church façade decorated with Islamic geometric tilework and horseshoe arches.

Full entry for mudéjar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mudéjar

El guía explicó el estilo mudéjar con ejemplos de yesería y azulejos.

The guide explained the mudéjar style with examples of plasterwork and tiles.

Tips for using mudéjar

  • Used mainly in art and tourism, mudéjar usually follows the noun (for example 'arquitectura mudéjar') and is not a blanket synonym of 'Moorish', so keep the acute accent on the e.

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