2007-03-17 09:30:02 · 9 answers · asked by lmak13 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Al" and "El" in arabic mean the word "the". Just like the "El" and "La" in spanish
2007-03-17 09:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are from Arabic origin. Al is the definite article the.
al-sucre - the sugar
Actually Spanish has no much of such words like Portuguese has. In Portuguese you ind this words of Arabic origin:
açucar - the sugar
alface - the letucce
arroz - the rice
Alcorão - the Qwron (the Holy muslim book - sorry I guess I mispelled it)
and a lot more
2007-03-17 11:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by M.M.D.C. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arabic
2007-03-17 09:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by mrschrisc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arabic. Most of Spain was under Muslim rule for some time in history and the Muslims were only expelled in the fifteenth century after the fall of Granada.
2007-03-17 09:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Reindeer Herder 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many words that have found their way into English and begin with "al" come from Arabic. Alcohol, algebra, almanac are some examples.
2007-03-17 09:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Arabic (for sure)
Arabic is my 1st language, and I study Spanish.
so, if u need any help don't hesitate =)
2007-03-17 09:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by adiga_5ijabz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been answered but def. Arabic.
2007-03-17 10:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by attack_of_the_5ft_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arab - from the arab conquest.
2007-03-17 09:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Magyar I think.
2007-03-17 09:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋