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    Negro (en. Black)

    /ˈneɣɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tone of black color.
    The night was so dark that everything looked black.
    La noche estaba tan oscura que todo parecía negro.
    A person of African descent in some contexts.
    In the community, there are many blacks who contribute to the culture.
    En la comunidad, hay muchos negros que contribuyen a la cultura.
    In slang, it can refer to a very dear or close person.
    That's my guy, he's always there to help me.
    Ese es mi negro, siempre está ahí para ayudarme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'niger', which means 'black'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the mark
    To hit completely in something.
    dar en el negro
    to be very angry or upset
    To be very angry or upset.
    estar negro
    black humor
    A type of humor that mocks serious or tragic situations.
    humor negro

    Related Words

    blackness
    Quality of being black.
    negrura
    little black
    Affectionate diminutive to refer to a person of black descent.
    negrito

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate expression to refer to a friend.
    That guy is like a brother to me.
    Ese negro es como un hermano para mí.
    Reference to a person who stands out in a field.
    That player is the standout of the team, he always makes the impressive plays.
    Ese jugador es el negro del equipo, siempre hace las jugadas impresionantes.