Spanish word

arábigo

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈɾaβiɣo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveArabian

Example

Esta receta es arábiga.

This recipe is Arabian.

Illustration for arábigo (Arabian)

More examples

En los tejidos tradicionales se ven motivos arábigos.

In traditional textiles, Arabian-style motifs are seen.

Core concept

Arabic-style geometric tile pattern.

Common phrases

  • números arábigos

    Arabic numerals

  • motivos arábigos

    arabian-style motifs

Similar words

árabe: Belongs to Arab countries and covers their peoples, cultures, and the Arabic language.

Definition in Spanish

Indica origen o influencia árabe en objetos, costumbres o estilos y que aparece en expresiones establecidas como «números arábigos».

Word origin

It comes from medieval Latin arabicus, 'relating to Arabia', which passed through the Romance languages into Spanish as arábigo and is used to mark objects, styles, and numerals of Arab origin.

Usage tips

  • Arábigo and arábiga describe things or styles while árabe refers to people and the language, and the adjective also agrees in gender and number with the noun.

Opposites

Related words

  • arabismoarabicismnoun
  • arabescoarabesquenoun

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