Egypt isn't exactly a country known for its Spanish speakers, but its rich history and its position in the Arab world (a big chunk of Spanish vocabulary comes from Arabic) means that it has had at least a tiny role in affecting Spanish language and culture. It is also a popular tourism destination for Spaniards. Should you run across some Spanish-language articles or conversation focusing on Egypt, here are some words you may want to know:
Africa ― África
Alexandria — Alejandría
Arabic — árabe (the language is el árabe)
Cairo — el Cairo
camel — el camello
crocodile — el cocodrilo
Egypt — Egipto
Egyptian — egipcio
gazelle — la gazela
the Great Sphinx — el Gran Esfinge
hieroglyphics — los jeroglíficos
Mediterranean Sea — el mar Mediterráneo
Islam — el islam
Nile River — el río Nilo
oasis — el oasis (plural los oasis)
pharaoh — el faraón
pyramid — la pirámide
Red Sea — el mar Rojo
Sahara Desert — el desierto del Sahara
sand — la arena
Sinai Peninsula — la península de Sinaí
Suez Canal — el canal de Suez
Tutankhamun — Tutankamón (also spelled Tutanjamón)
