bilal
/bilal/from spelling rules
bilal is the Spanish form of the name Bilal.
How do you pronounce it?
/bilal/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the name Bilal is often associated with the historical role of the 'muezzin', the person who calls the faithful to prayer, echoing the legacy of the first muezzin of Islam.
- While Bilal is a name of Arabic origin, its presence in Spanish-speaking countries is often linked to the historical influence of Al-Andalus during the Moorish period in Spain.
- While Spanish has many names ending in 'o' or 'a', names ending in 'l' like Bilal are rare and often signal a specific non-Iberian origin to a native ear.
Examples in context
- Bilal fue a la escuela.Bilal went to school.This sentence is useful for seeing the name used as a subject in the past tense.Tatoeba #580862 by Shishir, translation #370653 by saeb
- Bilal es más alto que Karam.Bilal is taller than Karam.This sentence is useful for making a comparison between two people using the name.Tatoeba #1003447 by hayastan, translation #370944 by saeb
- Bilal es educado.Bilal is educated.This sentence is useful for describing a person's qualities using the name.Tatoeba #1355660 by marcelostockle, translation #370758 by saeb
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their friend in a café.
- MaríaBilal llegó tarde a la fiesta.Bilal arrived late to the party.
- DanielEs verdad, Bilal siempre tiene prisa.It's true, Bilal is always in a hurry.
- María¿Viste a Bilal hoy?Did you see Bilal today?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Bilal.No, I haven't seen Bilal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
