Morena (en. Brunette)

/moˈɾena/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman with dark skin.
The brunette I met at the beach was very nice.
La morena que conocí en la playa fue muy simpática.
A person with dark brown hair.
My sister is a brunette and people always confuse her with a model.
Mi hermana es morena y siempre la confunden con una modelo.
In some contexts, it refers to a woman considered attractive.
That brunette stole all the attention at the party.
Esa morena se robó todas las miradas en la fiesta.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'moreno', which relates to dark color.

Common Phrases and Expressions

light-eyed brunette
It refers to a woman with dark skin who has light eyes.
morena de ojos claros
brunette like chocolate
Expression that highlights the beauty of a brunette woman.
morena como el chocolate

Related Words

moreno
Term that can refer to the color of dark skin or hair, masculine.
moreno
light brunette
Term that describes a brunette person with lighter skin.
morena clara

Slang Meanings

Attractive girl with dark skin.
That brunette is the one everyone wants to ask out.
Esa morena es la que todos quieren invitar a salir.
Term of endearment for a brunette friend.
Hi, little brunette! How have you been?
¡Hola, morenita! ¿Cómo has estado?