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    Morenos (en. Dark-skinned)

    /moˈɾenos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People with dark skin or related characteristics.
    Dark-skinned people usually have dark hair and tanned skin.
    Los morenos suelen tener un cabello oscuro y una piel bronceada.
    In some contexts, it refers to people of Latin or mestizo origin.
    At the party, there were many dark-skinned people who stood out for their joy.
    En la fiesta, había muchos morenos que resaltaban por su alegría.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'moreno', which comes from the Latin 'maurus', meaning 'Moor' or 'of dark skin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have dark skin
    It refers to having a dark skin tone.
    tener piel morena
    dark-skinned people
    A group of people who have ancestry that includes African or indigenous lineage and usually have dark skin.
    morenos de piel
    dark-skinned with light eyes
    Describes a person who has dark skin but lighter-colored eyes.
    moreno de ojos claros

    Related Words

    light dark-skinned
    It refers to a person with dark skin, but lighter compared to other dark-skinned individuals.
    moreno claro
    Moor
    A term that historically refers to Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula.
    moro

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way to refer to someone attractive with dark skin.
    That guy is a really handsome dark-skinned man.
    Ese chico es un moreno bien guapo.
    It is used in some contexts to refer to people with charisma or charm.
    She has a very dark-skinned style; she always attracts attention.
    Ella tiene un estilo muy moreno, siempre llama la atención.