A Conversation for Frank Laubach: Teaching the World to Read

Moros

Post 1

Maria

I guess Spaniards, the former colones, gave that name.
Moro is a spanish word, usually despective,for muslims and arabs.


Ive enjoyed the reading a lot. Gracias smiley - smiley


Moros

Post 2

Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

Thanks! smiley - smiley

I'm sure you're right. The Philippines were a Spanish colony for a very long time, and I'll bet they influenced the language a lot.


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