Adjective / Noun
/muˈɾuno/
In Spanish, "moruno" refers to anything related to the Moors, a historical group that inhabited parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The term can describe cultural aspects such as architecture and cuisine, and it can also refer to the people themselves.
"Moruno" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in historical, cultural, and culinary discussions. It is common to see it in phrases describing food (like "pinchos morunos," which are skewers of marinated meat) or historical references.
Los pinchos morunos son muy populares en los festivales de verano.
(Moorish skewers are very popular at summer festivals.)
La influencia moruna en la arquitectura de Andalucía es notable.
(The Moorish influence on the architecture of Andalusia is notable.)
El cóctel tiene un sabor moruno que lo hace único.
(The cocktail has a Moorish flavor that makes it unique.)
"Moruno" is commonly used in various idiomatic expressions, especially concerning cuisine and cultural references.
Hablar como un moruno.
(To talk like a Moor.)
Meaning: To speak in a very traditional or old-fashioned way.
Example: En la fiesta, todos hablaban como morunos, recordando las viejas tradiciones.
(At the party, everyone talked like Moors, reminiscing about old traditions.)
Un aire moruno.
(A Moorish air.)
Meaning: To have a distinctly Moorish style or atmosphere.
Example: La casa tenía un aire moruno gracias a los mosaicos y arcos.*
(The house had a Moorish air thanks to the mosaics and arches.)
Sazonar a lo moruno.
(To season in the Moorish style.)
Meaning: To use spices or seasoning typical of Moorish cuisine.
Example: Me encanta sazonar la carne a lo moruno para darle un sabor especial.
(I love to season the meat in the Moorish style to give it a special flavor.)
The word "moruno" originates from "Moro," which refers to the Moors, derived from Arabic "مُور" (mūr), a term used during the Islamic presence in the Iberian Peninsula. Historically, the term encompassed groups who came from North Africa and spoke Arabic or Berber languages.
Synonyms: - Musulmán (Muslim) - Árabe (Arab)
Antonyms: - Cristiano (Christian) - Occidental (Western)