Spanish word

moái

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈai/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmoai

Example

El guía explicó la historia del moái.

The guide explained the history of the moai.

Illustration for moái (moai)

More examples

Quiero ver los moáis cuando viaje a la Isla de Pascua.

I want to see moai when I travel to Easter Island.

Core concept

Group of monolithic stone figures used for ritual or commemoration on Easter Island.

Common phrases

  • ver moáis

    see moai

  • visitar los moáis

    visit moai

  • moái en miniatura

    moai in miniature

Similar words

estatua: Sculpted figure representing a person or deity, made to stand as a likeness or honor.
escultura: Three-dimensional artwork formed from stone, metal, or other materials, intended as art.
monumento: Structure or statue erected publicly to commemorate a person, event, or historical moment.
coloso: Extremely large statue or structure notable for its massive size and imposing presence.

Definition in Spanish

Figura humana esculpida en piedra por la población rapanui en la Isla de Pascua, considerada con función ritual o conmemorativa.

Word origin

Moái in Spanish is a loan from Rapa Nui moʻai, the islanders' name for their monumental carved human figures adopted into European languages and Spanish.

Usage tips

  • When speaking Spanish, the noun often appears with the definite article and plural, for example visitar los moáis to refer to visiting the site.

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