This is the 6096th most frequent Spanish word.
alcalá
"Alcalá" is derived from Arabic, meaning "fortress" or "castle."
The word 'alcalá' is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific place name.
Alcalá de Henares es una ciudad histórica cerca de Madrid.
Alcalá de Henares is a historic city near Madrid.
Here, 'alcalá' is used generically to describe its linguistic origins.
El término "Alcalá" proviene del árabe, que significa "el castillo".
The term "Alcalá" comes from Arabic, meaning "the castle".
The word 'alcalá' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a street.