musulmanes
“musulmanes” means “Muslims” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Muslims
📝 In Action
Los musulmanes celebran el mes de Ramadán.
A1Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan.
Muchos musulmanes viven en esta ciudad.
A2Many Muslims live in this city.
Muslim
Also: Islamic
📝 In Action
Visitamos varios países musulmanes el año pasado.
A2We visited several Muslim countries last year.
Hay muchos monumentos musulmanes en el sur de España.
B1There are many Muslim monuments in the south of Spain.
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Quick Quiz: musulmanes
Question 1 of 2
What happens to the accent mark when 'musulmán' becomes 'musulmanes'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Arabic word 'muslim', meaning 'one who submits to God'. It entered Spanish through a Turkish and French influence, resulting in the ending '-án'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to say 'musulmanes' or 'islámicos'?
'Musulmanes' is the preferred word when referring to people who follow the faith. 'Islámicos' is often used for things like art, law, or architecture.
Does 'musulmanes' include women?
Yes, in Spanish, the masculine plural form 'musulmanes' is used to refer to a general group that includes both men and women.