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How to Say "iraqi" in Spanish

The Spanish word foriraqiis iraquíA2 level.

English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
to describe something or someone from Iraq
A hand-woven Iraqi rug with traditional geometric patterns in red, blue, and gold.

Examples

Mi nuevo profesor de música es iraquí.

My new music teacher is Iraqi.

La comida iraquí tiene sabores muy intensos y deliciosos.

Iraqi food has very intense and delicious flavors.

Estamos estudiando la historia iraquí en la universidad.

We are studying Iraqi history at the university.

One Word for Everyone

Unlike many Spanish words that change for men (o) and women (a), 'iraquí' stays the same regardless of who you are talking about.

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one person or thing, add '-es' at the end to make 'iraquíes'. While some people just add '-s', the '-es' ending is considered more correct and elegant.

Avoid 'Iraquía'

Mistake:La mujer iraquía.

Correction: La mujer iraquí. (The word doesn't change to 'a' for females; it always ends in 'í'.)

Other Meanings ofiraquí

iraquícan also mean:

  • a person from Iraq(A2)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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