Spanish word

musulmán

Pronunciation

IPA/musulˈman/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMuslim

Example

En la ciudad hay muchos musulmanes.

There are many Muslims in the city.

Illustration for musulmán (Muslim)

More examples

La comunidad de musulmanes organiza una cena durante el Ramadán.

The community of Muslims organizes a dinner during Ramadan.

Core concept

Person who practices Islam.

Common phrases

  • comunidad de musulmanes

    community of Muslims

  • vecinos musulmanes

    Muslim neighbors

Similar words

creyente: Person who believes in and accepts a religion's teachings.
practicante: Person who regularly takes part in religious worship and rituals.
fiel: Person who is steadfastly loyal to their faith.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que practica la religión islámica o se identifica como miembro de la comunidad musulmana.

Word origin

Spanish musulmán is borrowed from Arabic musulmán, ultimately from the triliteral root s-l-m meaning peace or submission.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish names of religions and their adherents are lowercase, so musulmán is written without a capital letter unlike English Muslim.

Related words

  • musulmanaMuslim womannoun

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