Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
islámico
Pronunciation
IPA/isˈlamiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveIslamic
Example
Esta mezquita es islámica.
This mosque is Islamic.
More examples
La comunidad islámica celebra el Ramadán cada año.
The Muslim community celebrates Ramadan every year.
Core concept
A mosque's dome topped by a crescent.
Common phrases
comunidad islámica
Muslim community
arte islámico
Islamic art
país islámico
Muslim country
Similar words
musulmán: Describing a person who identifies as Muslim.
religioso: About religion or matters of religious practice.
árabe: Of or relating to Arabs, their language, or their culture.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se refiere al Islam, su religión, sus costumbres o sus instituciones.
Word origin
Spanish islámico comes from Arabic islām via medieval Latin islamicus, with the suffix -ico (from Latin) forming adjectives meaning 'related to' or 'pertaining to'.
Usage tips
- The adjective normally describes buildings, customs, or institutions while people are called musulmán or musulmana, and the written accent on the á indicates the stressed syllable.