Spanish Conversation · Level 44
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Spanish word
andalusí
Pronunciation
IPA/andaluˈsi/
Meaning
- adjectiveAndalusian
Example
Este palacio conserva decoración andalusí.
This palace retains its Andalusian decoration.
More examples
En el barrio histórico hay patios andalusí restaurados.
In the historic neighborhood there are restored Andalusian courtyards.
Core concept
Moorish horseshoe arch with colorful tilework.
Common phrases
arquitectura andalusí
Andalusian architecture
patio andalusí
Andalusian courtyard
decoración andalusí
Andalusian decor
Similar words
andaluz: Characteristic of Andalusia's regional customs, dialect, and local culture.
árabe: Of or relating to Arab peoples, language, or cultural heritage.
islámico: Of or relating to Islam as a religion or to Islamic cultural practices.
mudéjar: Islamic-inspired building and ornament produced under Christian governance.
Definition in Spanish
Que procede de Al-Ándalus o que evoca estilos, artes y costumbres vinculados a la presencia islámica en la península ibérica.
Word origin
From Arabic al-Andalus ('the Iberian lands under Muslim rule'), via the medieval adjective al-andalusī and then adapted into Spanish as andalusí.
Usage tips
- It names styles and arts associated with the medieval Islamic presence (common in museum labels), while everyday speakers often say andaluz or de Andalucía, and the word keeps an accent on the final í.