* No comprehensive list: There isn't a definitive list of all words in the Spanish language, let alone those of Arabic origin.
* Evolution of language: Languages borrow words and evolve over time. Words may have been adopted from Arabic during different periods and some might have been integrated so deeply they no longer seem like foreign imports.
* Arabic influence varied: The amount of Arabic influence in Spanish varied geographically. Areas that were under Islamic rule for longer periods (like Andalusia) have more Arabic words than other parts of Spain.
However, we can say that Arabic influence on Spanish is significant:
* Estimated range: Estimates suggest that Spanish may have hundreds of words of Arabic origin.
* Areas of influence: These words primarily come from trade, agriculture, and daily life during the Muslim rule of the Iberian Peninsula (711-1492).
* Examples: Common Spanish words like "algodón" (cotton), "azúcar" (sugar), "aceite" (oil), and "albaricoque" (apricot) are derived from Arabic.
Instead of focusing on an exact number, it's more important to recognize the lasting impact Arabic had on Spanish. It enriched the vocabulary and contributed to the language's unique character.