árabes
“árabes” means “Arab” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Arab, Arabic
Also: Arabian
📝 In Action
Estamos estudiando las costumbres árabes.
A2We are studying Arab customs.
Muchos países árabes están en el norte de África.
A2Many Arab countries are in North Africa.
Me encantan los dulces árabes.
A2I love Arabic sweets.
Arabs
📝 In Action
Los árabes introdujeron el álgebra en Europa.
B1The Arabs introduced algebra to Europe.
En este barrio viven muchos árabes.
A2Many Arabs live in this neighborhood.
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Words that translate to "árabes" in Spanish:
arabs→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: árabes
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'Arab women'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Arabic word 'ʿarab', which refers to the people of the Arabian Peninsula.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'árabes' change based on gender?
No! Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change from 'o' to 'a', 'árabes' stays the same whether you are talking about a group of men, women, or objects.
Is it okay to use 'árabes' to refer to the language?
Usually, no. To talk about the language, use the singular form 'el árabe'. 'Árabes' is for plural people or things.