iraquí
“iraquí” means “Iraqi” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Iraqi
📝 In Action
Mi nuevo profesor de música es iraquí.
A2My new music teacher is Iraqi.
La comida iraquí tiene sabores muy intensos y deliciosos.
B1Iraqi food has very intense and delicious flavors.
Estamos estudiando la historia iraquí en la universidad.
B2We are studying Iraqi history at the university.
Iraqi
📝 In Action
Ayer conocí a un iraquí en la biblioteca.
A2Yesterday I met an Iraqi (man) at the library.
Ella es una iraquí que vive en Madrid.
B1She is an Iraqi (woman) who lives in Madrid.
Los iraquíes son conocidos por su gran hospitalidad.
B2Iraqis are known for their great hospitality.
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From the Arabic 'Iraq' plus the suffix '-í', which is used in Arabic and Spanish to create words describing where someone is from.
First recorded: Documented in Spanish geography texts following the expansion of Arabic influence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it spelled 'Irak' or 'Iraq'?
In Spanish, both are accepted. However, the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) prefers 'Iraq' for the country, but the adjective is always spelled 'iraquí'.
Why does it have an accent on the 'í'?
The accent shows that the stress (the loud part of the word) falls on the very last syllable: ee-rah-KEE.
Are there other words like this?
Yes! Many words for origins coming from Arabic roots follow this '-í' pattern, like 'marroquí' (Moroccan) and 'iraní' (Iranian).