Spanish word

morisco

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈɾisko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveMoorish

Example

La arquitectura morisca es muy bonita.

Moorish architecture is very beautiful.

Illustration for morisco (Moorish)

More examples

Hicimos la ruta morisca y probamos la cocina local.

We did the Moorish route and tried the local cuisine.

Core concept

Horseshoe arches and dense geometric tile mosaics in a historic courtyard.

Common phrases

  • ruta morisca

    Moorish route

  • cocina morisca

    Moorish cuisine

Similar words

árabe: Traditional decorative patterns and building styles originating in Arab artistic traditions.
musulmán: Relating to Muslims and the Islamic faith, including beliefs, rituals, and community aspects.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo sigue el estilo o la influencia de los moros en arte y arquitectura, especialmente en edificios e interiores históricos.

Word origin

From Spanish moro "Moor" plus the adjectival suffix -isco (from Latin -iscus), forming an adjective denoting the Moorish influence in art and architecture.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used to name architectural and decorative styles, as in arquitectura morisca, and used for features or buildings rather than to describe a living person's origin.

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