marroquí
/maroˈki/
The English phrase 'moroccan' is translated into Spanish as marroquí.
marroquí is used as an adjective to describe something pertaining to Morocco. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person from Morocco. When used as a noun for a person, the forms marroquí and marroquín are both available.
Meaning: pertaining to Morocco (adj)
Which one should you use?
While marroquí is the standard term, the colloquial term moruno is also used to mean Moroccan. In certain parts of Andalusia, you may encounter marrueco or marrueca instead of the standard marroquí.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Andalusia, people may use marrueco or marrueca instead of marroquí. The term moruno is a colloquialism used mainly in some regions of Spain.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective marroquí changes to marroquíes in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/maroˈki/
Did you know?
- The term cuero marroquí refers specifically to a luxury goatskin leather, a trade so famous that the adjective marroquí became a synonym for a certain standard of quality in European craftsmanship.
- Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change based on the gender of the noun, marroquí is an invariable adjective and stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
- While marroquí is the standard term, using the word moruno can sometimes carry a slightly derogatory or patronizing undertone depending on the context and the speaker's intent.
Examples in context
- Las autoridades marroquíes son represoras.Moroccan authorities are oppressive.This sentence shows the plural form of marroquí used as an adjective.Tatoeba #13488221 by Seael, translation #13489822 by rul
- Él dirige un restaurante marroquí en París.He manages a Moroccan restaurant in Paris.This sentence uses marroquí as an adjective to describe a restaurant.Tatoeba #1468410 by marcelostockle, translation #11263180 by DJ_Saidez
- Soy marroquí.I'm Moroccan.This sentence uses marroquí as a noun to describe a person's nationality.Tatoeba #10460497 by Shishir, translation #10834519 by Luornu
- Mi amiga es marroquí.My friend is Moroccan.
- El embajador marroquino llegará pronto.The Moroccan ambassador will arrive soon.
- Este restaurante ofrece delicias marruecas.This restaurant offers Moroccan delicacies.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing their travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Quieres probar la comida marroquí?Do you want to try Moroccan food?
- SofíaSí, me fascina el estilo marroquí.Yes, I am fascinated by the Moroccan style.
- AlejandroConozco un lugar excelente para cenar.I know an excellent place for dinner.
- SofíaPerfecto, Alejandro, vamos este fin de semana.Perfect, Alejandro, let's go this weekend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moroccan” translations and entries marroquí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
