Kuros (en. Black)

koo-ros

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A color that refers to the absence or lack of light.
The blackness of night adds mystery to the surroundings.
Ang kuros ng gabi ay nagbibigay ng misteryo sa paligid.
A type of color often used in art.
He used black in his painting to capture the feeling of sadness.
Gumamit siya ng kuros sa kanyang pintura upang makuha ang damdamin ng kalungkutan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'curos', meaning 'black'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black coffee
Coffee that has a dark color, usually without milk.
kuros na kape

Related Words

ball
An object that has a round shape.
kula
dark
Refers to the lack of light in a space.
madilim

Slang Meanings

Jet-black or dark
The kuros coffee is like a wake-up call in the morning!
Ang kuros na kape, parang panggising sa umaga!
Cool or unique
The new game that just came out is so cool!
Sobrang kuros ng bagong labas na laro na ito!
Badly designed or unappealing
There, your outfit is so bad! It needs an upgrade.
Ayan, ang kuros ng outfit mo! Kailangan ng upgrade.