The Arabs ruled southern Spain for about 800 years, and left their mark on the local Latin dialect which eventually became the modern Spanish we hear today.  

Scholars believe some 5,000 Spanish words came from Arabic. 

Here are a few: 

1. Zeit (Oil)

Aceite is derived from the Arabic word, zeit - which refers to the oil made from olives, rather than the type used in your car. 

You can listen to how aceite is pronounced in Spanish here.

2. Inshallah (Hopefully)

You can listen to how ojala is pronounced in Spanish here. 

3. Sukkar (Sugar)

The Arabic word "sukkar" which means sugar are the origins of the Spanish Azucar. 

You can listen to how azúcar is pronounced in Spanish here. 

4. Mokhada (Pillow)

You can listen to how la almohada is pronounced in Spanish here.

5. Batenjan (Eggplants)

You can listen to how berenjena is pronounced in Spanish here.

6. Riz (Rice)

You can listen to how arroz is pronounced in Spanish here.

7. Zaytoun (Olives)

You can listen to how aceituna is pronounced in Spanish here.

8. Qahwa (Coffee)

You can listen to how café is pronounced in Spanish here.

9. Sharab (Syrup)

The Arabic word "sharab," which means beverage and used to refer to wine, is the origin of the Spanish word Jarabe.

You can listen to how jarabe is pronounced in Spanish here.

10. Hatta (Until)

You can listen to how hasta is pronounced in Spanish here. 

11. Barri (Neighborhood)

The Spanish word for district/suburb origins from the Arabic barriya - which translates to "open country."

You can listen to how barrio is pronounced in Spanish here.