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    Prieto (en. Black)

    /'pɾje.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a very dark or intense color.
    The dress was a dark color that stood out at night.
    El vestido era de un color prieto que destacaba en la noche.
    It is used to describe something that is very compact or tight.
    The lines of people were so tight that there was no room to move.
    Las filas de personas estaban tan prietas que no había espacio para moverse.
    Referring to the skin, it indicates a brown or very dark tone.
    She has a dark skin tone that highlights her beauty.
    Ella tiene un tono de piel prieto que resalta su belleza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prætus', which means dark or intense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something tightly
    To do something in an intense or rigorous manner.
    hacer algo prieto
    to be tight on money
    To be in a complicated economic situation.
    estar prieto de dinero
    to have a heavy heart
    To feel sadness or distress.
    tener el corazón prieto

    Related Words

    tight
    That is narrowed or compressed.
    apretado
    intense
    That has great strength or energy.
    intenso
    dark
    That does not have enough light or is very opaque.
    oscuro

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe a person with very dark skin.
    That guy is really dark.
    Ese chico es bien prieto.
    Referring to someone who is reserved or serious.
    He is always serious in meetings.
    Siempre está prieto en las reuniones.