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egipcio

eh-HEEP-syoh/eˈxip.sjo/

“egipcio” means “Egyptian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Egyptian

Also: ancient Egyptian
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A golden ancient Egyptian statue of a cat sitting on a pedestal.

📝 In Action

Me gusta mucho el arte egipcio.

A1

I really like Egyptian art.

Las pirámides egipcias son famosas en todo el mundo.

A2

The Egyptian pyramids are famous all over the world.

El museo tiene una gran colección de papiros egipcios.

B1

The museum has a large collection of Egyptian papyri.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • algodón egipcio – Egyptian cotton
  • mitología egipcia – Egyptian mythology
  • jeroglíficos egipcios – Egyptian hieroglyphs

Egyptian

Also: Egyptian
NounmA1
A person wearing a modern Egyptian flag scarf standing in front of a palm tree.

📝 In Action

Mi mejor amigo es un egipcio que vive en Madrid.

A2

My best friend is an Egyptian man living in Madrid.

Los antiguos egipcios inventaron muchas herramientas.

B1

The ancient Egyptians invented many tools.

Él sabe leer egipcio antiguo.

B2

He knows how to read ancient Egyptian.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • el egipcio medio – Middle Egyptian (the language stage)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "egipcio" in Spanish:

ancient egyptian→egyptian→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: egipcio

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the Egyptian city' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
Egipto(Egypt) — Noun
egiptología(Egyptology) — Noun
egiptólogo(Egyptologist) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'Aegyptius', which was borrowed from the Greek 'Aigyptios', used to describe the people living by the Nile.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: égyptienItalian: egiziano

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'egipcio' capitalized in Spanish?

No, unlike in English, names of nationalities and languages are written in lowercase in Spanish.

Does 'egipcio' refer to the modern language spoken in Egypt?

No. People in Egypt today speak Arabic. 'Egipcio' as a language refers to the ancient language used during the time of the pharaohs.

How do I say 'Egyptian cotton'?

You say 'algodón egipcio'. Since 'algodón' is a masculine noun, 'egipcio' stays in its masculine form.