gq: The same happens with Arabic loanwords. Thus, Catalan alfàbia "large earthenware jar" and rajola "tile", of Arabic origin, contrast with Spanish tinaja and teja, of Latin origin; whereas Catalan oli "oil" and oliva "olive", of Latin origin, contrast with Spanish aceite and aceituna. However, the Arabic element in Spanish is generally much more prevalent.
Question: What language loanwords are found in both Spanish and Catalan? Question: Where does the Catalan word alfabia come from? Question: In which language is the Arabic element stand out more? Question: What is the origin of the Spanish word teja? Question: What element in Spanish is more prominent than in Catalan?