No. 4,245 in Spanish
moro
"Moro" refers to a Moor, historically a Muslim inhabitant of North Africa or the Iberian Peninsula.
In a sentence
El moro galopó por la montaña.
The Moor rode through the mountain.
Here, 'moro' refers to the ethnic or cultural group historically from North Africa.
Su moto tiene un casco moro.
His motorcycle has a Moorish-style helmet.
In this context, 'moro' describes the design style resembling characteristics attributed to Moorish art or culture.
Los niños jugaban a moros y cristianos.
The children played Moors and Christians.
Here, 'moros' refers to an adversarial group in a traditional or historical context, often used in folklore or games referencing the historical conflicts in Spain.
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