hermosa reina negra
/eɾmosa ɾeina neɡɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beautiful black queen" is translated into Spanish as hermosa reina negra.
This phrase is used to describe a woman of African descent who is both physically attractive and royal or majestic.
Which one should you use?
Using hermosa instead of bella can sound slightly more intense or more common in certain Latin American dialects when describing physical beauty.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjectives hermosa (beautiful) and negra (black) must agree in gender with the feminine noun reina (queen).
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾmosa ɾeina neɡɾa/
Did you know?
- The word hermosa shares a common ancestor with the English word 'form', as both relate to the concept of being well-shaped or having a pleasing form.
- In Spanish, the word negra can be used as a term of affection for a partner or child even if they have very fair skin.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word reina is used as a common vocative, similar to how an English speaker might use 'honey' or 'darling' to address a woman.
Examples in context
- Hermosa reina negra, su liderazgo es inspirador para todos nosotros.Beautiful black queen, your leadership is inspiring to all of us.
- Hermosa reina negra, me encanta tu estilo personal.Beautiful black queen, I love your personal style.
- Linda reina negra, tu sonrisa ilumina mi día.Lovely black queen, your smile lights up my day.
- Ella es una hermosa reina negra.She is a beautiful black queen.
- Esa pintura muestra a una hermosa reina negra.That painting shows a beautiful black queen.
- Tú eres una hermosa reina negra en este poema.You are a beautiful black queen in this poem.
Example conversation
Javier is complimenting María on her elegant outfit and presence.
- JavierTe ves como una hermosa reina negra hoy.You look like a beautiful black queen today.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thank you, Javier, you are very kind.
- JavierEs un cumplido sincero para ti.It is a sincere compliment for you.
- MaríaMe hace muy feliz escuchar eso.It makes me very happy to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
