Black in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'black' is 'negro' (NEH-groh). This masculine adjective is A1 level and commonly used in everyday Spanish conversation.
Grammar Notes
Gender: masculine
Plural: negros
Part of Speech: adjective
Difficulty Level: A1
Related Words: negrito
Example Sentences
- Es muy negro.
It is very black. - Una casa negro.
A black house. - El coche es negro.
The car is black. - Me gusta lo negro.
I like black things.
Cultural Context
Color vocabulary like negro is essential for describing objects, people, and surroundings. Colors often carry cultural significance and may appear in expressions and idioms.
Note that colors in Spanish must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify, making this an important grammar point to master.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You say 'black' as 'negro' in Spanish.
Sometimes there are synonyms or regional variations; see the related words and notes on this page.
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