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    Negra (en. Black)

    /ˈneɡɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The darkest color that exists.
    The night is completely black.
    La noche es completamente negra.
    Refers to a person with dark skin.
    She is a beautiful black woman.
    Ella es una mujer negra hermosa.
    Used to describe something related to mourning or sadness.
    She wore a black dress at the funeral.
    Llevaba un vestido negro en el funeral.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'niger', 'nigra'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the black woman
    An expression used to colloquially refer to an Afro-descendant woman.
    la negra
    dark humor
    A type of humor that deals with taboo or unfortunate topics in a comedic way.
    humor negro
    black coffee
    Coffee that is served without milk or cream.
    café negro

    Related Words

    blackness
    Quality of being black.
    negrura
    little black (term of endearment)
    Term of endearment used to refer to a person with dark skin.
    negrito
    negroni
    Cocktail that includes vermouth, gin, and Campari.
    negroni

    Slang Meanings

    A person who identifies with Afro-descendant culture.
    She is very proud of being black and of her heritage.
    Ella es muy orgullosa de ser negra y de su herencia.
    Colloquial term to refer to an Afro-descendant woman in an affectionate or friendly way.
    My black friends are always the funniest.
    Mis amigas negras siempre son las más divertidas.