mihrab
/miɾab/from spelling rules
The Spanish word mihrab refers to the English term mihrab.
A mihrab is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /miɾab/.
Did you know?
- Spanish scholars often use the term to study the unique 'Mudéjar' style, where Islamic architectural elements like the mihrab were incorporated into Christian buildings.
- Because of the deep influence of Arabic on Spanish, words like mihrab are part of a broader family of architectural terms that often begin with the letter al, such as alcázar for a fortress.
- In Spanish art history, the mihrab is frequently studied alongside the concept of ataurique, the intricate vegetal plasterwork used to decorate these niches.
Examples in context
- El otro día, estuve en la mezquita y me quedé impresionado por el nicho sagradoThe other day, I was at the mosque and was amazed by the sacred niche
- El mihrab está decorado con azulejos.The mihrab is decorated with tiles.
- Podemos ver el mihrab desde la entrada.We can see the mihrab from the entrance.
- La arquitectura del mihrab es impresionante.The architecture of the mihrab is impressive.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are visiting a historical mosque.
- Alejandro¿Viste el detalle del mihrab?Did you see the detail of the mihrab?
- SofíaSí, es realmente hermoso.Yes, it is truly beautiful.
- AlejandroSofía, mira los grabados en la pared.Sofía, look at the engravings on the wall.
- SofíaTienen un trabajo muy fino.They have very fine work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
