Negras (en. Black)

/ˈneɣɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Dark color without shades.
The walls of the room are black.
Las paredes de la habitación son de color negro.
Refers to people with dark skin.
Afro-descendant communities have a rich culture.
Las comunidades afrodescendientes tienen una rica cultura.
Designates darkness or sadness in a figurative context.
The city's past has very dark chapters.
El pasado de la ciudad tiene capítulos muy negros.

Etymology

From Latin 'niger', which means 'black'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black clouds
Indicative of bad weather or a complicated situation.
negras nubes
black intentions
Refers to malicious or deceptive intentions.
negras intenciones
to go down the black path
To make incorrect or harmful decisions.
ir por la senda negra

Related Words

black
Color opposite to white.
negro
blackness
The state of being black or having a dark color.
negrura
Negroid
Related to the race of dark-skinned individuals.
negroide

Slang Meanings

Dark-skinned person
I have always admired the beauty of black women.
Siempre he admirado la belleza de las negras.
Refers to something that presents negatively
That situation has a very dark vibe.
Esa situación tiene un aire muy negro.