Árabe (en. Arab)

/ˈa.ɾa.βe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Related to Arabia or the Arabic language.

Example sentence: The Arab people have a rich cultural history.

El pueblo árabe tiene una rica historia cultural.

Definition: Refers to any person who belongs to Arab identity.

Example sentence: She identifies as Arab and shares her culture with pride.

Ella se identifica como árabe y comparte su cultura con orgullo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'arabes', and this from Greek 'Αραβῖς', referring to the Arabs.

Phrase: Arab culture

Meaning: Set of customs and traditions of the Arab peoples.

cultura árabe

Phrase: Arab world

Meaning: Regions where the Arabic language and culture prevail.

mundo árabe

Phrase: Arabic language

Meaning: Semitic language spoken in various Arab countries.

lengua árabe

Related word: classical Arabic

Description: More formal and literary variant of the Arabic language.

árabe clásico

Related word: modern Arabic

Description: Contemporary form of the Arabic language used today.

árabe moderno

Related word: Arab seminar

Description: Congress or conference on topics related to the Arab world.

seminario árabe

Meaning: In some contexts, it is used colloquially to refer to Arab culture.

Example: I love Arab music; it's very catchy.

Me encanta la música árabe, es muy pegajosa.

Meaning: It can be used in some countries to refer to a friend who belongs to Arab culture.

Example: That guy is Arab; let's invite him to the party.

Ese chico es árabe, vamos a invitarlo a la fiesta.