tarjeta negra
/taɾxeta neɡɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "black card" is translated into Spanish as tarjeta negra.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, instead of tarjeta negra, you might hear tarjeta black.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾxeta neɡɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, using the English word black in the phrase tarjeta black is often seen as a status symbol rather than just a translation.
- The word tarjeta comes from the diminutive of tarja, which originally referred to a small plate or a shield.
- While tarjeta negra describes the color, Spanish speakers often use tarjeta platino or tarjeta oro to denote prestige, mirroring a hierarchy of metals.
Examples in context
- El banco emitió una tarjeta negra exclusiva para sus clientes más selectos.The bank issued an exclusive black card for its most select customers.
- Jaime tiene una tarjeta negra de lujo que le permite acceder a prestigiosos clubes nocturnos.Jaime has a luxury black card that allows him access to prestigious nightclubs.
- Él siempre usa la tarjeta negra.He always uses the black card.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a luxury store.
- MaríaMira este reloj, es muy caro.Look at this watch, it is very expensive.
- AlejandroNo importa, usaré mi tarjeta negra.It doesn't matter, I will use my black card.
- MaríaNo sabía que tenías una tarjeta negra.I didn't know you had a black card.
- AlejandroSí, me la dieron el mes pasado.Yes, they gave it to me last month.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tarjeta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
