musulmán
“musulmán” means “Muslim” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Muslim
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Mi vecino es un musulmán muy amable.
A1My neighbor is a very kind Muslim.
El musulmán reza cinco veces al día.
A2The Muslim man prays five times a day.
Como musulmán, él ayuna durante el mes de Ramadán.
B1As a Muslim, he fasts during the month of Ramadan.
Muslim
Also: Islamic
📝 In Action
Me gusta mucho el arte musulmán.
A2I really like Muslim art.
España tiene una gran herencia del periodo musulmán.
B1Spain has a great heritage from the Muslim period.
El calendario musulmán es diferente al nuestro.
B2The Muslim calendar is different from ours.
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Words that translate to "musulmán" in Spanish:
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Which is the correct plural form of 'musulmán'?
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From the Arabic word 'muslim' (meaning 'one who submits to God'). It entered Spanish through Persian and later French influence.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'musulmán' and 'islámico'?
They are very similar. 'Musulmán' is generally used for people and their direct traditions, while 'islámico' is often used for broader systems, like 'arquitectura islámica' (Islamic architecture) or 'ley islámica' (Islamic law).
Does 'musulmán' always refer to someone from the Middle East?
No. Just like in English, it refers to a follower of the religion, regardless of where they are from or what language they speak.
What is the feminine form of this word?
The feminine form is 'musulmana'. It does not have an accent mark because the stress naturally falls on the 'ma' syllable.