islam

ees-LAHM/isˈlam/

“islam” means “Islam” in Spanish (referring to the religion).

Islam

Also: Muslim faith

El islam es una de las religiones más importantes del mundo.

Islam is one of the most important religions in the world.

He leído un libro sobre la historia del islam en España.

I have read a book about the history of Islam in Spain.

Muchos estudiosos analizan la influencia del islam en la arquitectura.

Many scholars analyze the influence of Islam on architecture.

Words that translate to "islam" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'He is Muslim'?

👥 Word Family▼

islámico(Islamic) — Adjective

musulmán(Muslim) — Noun / Adjective

islamismo(Islamism) — Noun

islamista(Islamist) — Noun / Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Arabic word 'islām,' which means 'submission' or 'surrender' (to God's will).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: islamItalian: islamPortuguese: islão

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Is it 'el islam' or 'el Islam'?

In Spanish, religions are generally written in lowercase ('el islam'), although you might see it capitalized in older texts or for special emphasis.

How do I say 'Islamic'?

Use the adjective 'islámico' for masculine things (el arte islámico) and 'islámica' for feminine things (la cultura islámica).

Is 'islam' a common word?

Yes, especially when discussing history, global news, or sociology.