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    Moros (en. Moors)

    /ˈmoɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people of Arab origin who occupied the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.
    The Moors left a significant mark on Spanish culture.
    Los moros dejaron una huella significativa en la cultura española.
    Historical name given to Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula.
    Moorish art is known for its elegant design.
    El arte de los moros es conocido por su elegante diseño.
    Muslim inhabitant of the Iberian Peninsula.
    For centuries, Moors and Christians coexisted in much of Spain.
    Durante siglos, los moros y los cristianos coexistieron en gran parte de España.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Maurus', which referred to those born in Mauritania.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Moors and Christians
    Expression that refers to the cultural mixture between Muslims and Christians in Spain.
    moros y cristianos
    Moors on the coast
    Reference to the history of attacks by Muslim pirates on the Spanish coasts.
    moros en la costa

    Related Words

    moro
    Individual of Muslim origin, ancient or contemporary.
    moro
    morisco
    Descendant of Muslims converted to Christianity.
    morisco

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some contexts to colloquially refer to people with certain characteristics.
    In the neighborhood, some say 'he's a Moor' when referring to a close friend.
    En el barrio, algunos dicen que 'es un moro' al referirse a un amigo cercano.
    Expression to refer to those with dark skin.
    She always refers to her friends as 'the Moors of the group'.
    Ella siempre se refiere a sus amigos como 'los moros del grupo'.