nounnounadjective
el negro
black
Color más oscuro que existe, similar al de la noche sin luz.
Definition & meaning
- Color: The darkest color, resulting from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is the color of coal, ink, or a moonless night.
- Race/Ethnicity: A term used to describe a person of Black or African descent. Depending on the geographical and cultural context, its usage ranges from a neutral descriptive term to one that can be considered offensive or pejorative.
- Figurative/Abstract: Used to describe things that are dark, gloomy, sad, or ominous (e.g., un futuro negro - a bleak future). It can also refer to something illegal, hidden, or illicit (e.g., trabajar en negro - to work off the books/illegally).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It functions as an adjective (e.g., el coche negro) and as a noun (e.g., el negro es un color elegante). It is masculine and singular; its feminine form is negra and its plural form is negros .
- Origin: The word comes from the Latin niger, nigrum, which means black or dark. It shares the same etymological root as words in other Romance languages like noir (French) or nero (Italian).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
El gato negro cruzó el camino.adjective
The black cat crossed the road.
El carro negro es muy rápido.adjective
The black car is very fast.
El coche es negro y muy bonito.adjective
The car is black and very beautiful.
Mis zapatos negros están limpios hoy.adjective
My black shoes are clean today.
¿Compraste ese vestido negro para la fiesta?adjective
Did you buy that black dress for the party?
La puerta negra está abierta.adjective
The black door is open.
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