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    Negros (en. Blacks)

    /ˈneɣɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dark color tone used to describe different objects, including the skin of some people.
    Blacks are considered beautiful in many cultures.
    Los negros son considerados bellos en muchas culturas.
    Adjective that refers to something that is black in color.
    The car was black as night.
    El coche era negro como la noche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'niger', meaning black.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the blacks
    It colloquially refers to people with dark skin.
    a los negros
    black work
    Work that is not officially recognized.
    trabajo negro
    black backpack
    It refers to a colloquial term in some regions to express a burden or heavy situation.
    mochila negra

    Related Words

    black
    Color characterized by the absence of light.
    negro
    blackness
    Concept that seeks to value black culture.
    negritud
    little black
    Affectionate term in some contexts, though it can vary in connotation.
    negrito

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some contexts to refer to Afro-descendant people in a sense of pride.
    He identifies as a black man proud of his heritage.
    Él se identifica como un negro orgulloso de su herencia.
    In some urban slang, it can refer to someone who is crafty or clever.
    That guy is black; he always knows how to get out of trouble.
    Ese tipo es un negro, siempre sabe cómo salir de problemas.