islámico
“islámico” means “Islamic” in Spanish (Related to the religion or culture of Islam).
Islamic
Also: Muslim
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España tiene mucha arquitectura islámica.
A2Spain has a lot of Islamic architecture.
El calendario islámico es diferente al nuestro.
B1The Islamic calendar is different from ours.
Estudiamos la cultura islámica en la escuela.
A2We study Islamic culture at school.
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Quick Quiz: islámico
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Which of the following is the correct way to say 'Islamic culture'?
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From the Arabic word 'Islam' (meaning submission or peace) combined with the Latin suffix '-icus' which is used to turn nouns into adjectives.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'islámico' and 'árabe'?
'Árabe' refers to a language and an ethnic group, while 'islámico' refers to the religion of Islam. Not all Arabs are Muslim, and not all Muslims are Arab!
Can I use 'islámico' to describe a person?
It is technically possible but sounds very unnatural. It is much better to use 'musulmán' for people and 'islámico' for objects or ideas (like 'arte islámico').
Does 'islámico' have an accent mark?
Yes, always on the 'a' (islámico). This is because the stress is on the third-to-last syllable, and in Spanish, these words always need an accent mark.