color negro
/koloɾ neɡɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "black color" is translated into Spanish as color negro.
color negro refers to the darkest possible color, similar to the shade of coal or a night sky without stars.
Which one should you use?
In many contexts, the word color is omitted and it is sufficient to simply use the adjective negro to refer to the color black.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective negro must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. When pluralizing the phrase, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural form, such as colores negros.
How do you pronounce it?
/koloɾ neɡɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the expression ponerse negro is used idiomatically to describe someone becoming extremely angry, similar to the English phrase 'seeing red'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word negro is used as a term of endearment for a loved one or a close friend, regardless of their actual skin color.
- While negro means black, the phrase en negro describes working 'off the books' or without a legal contract to avoid taxes.
Examples in context
- El vestido es de color negro.The dress is black in color.
- Ese cuadro tiene un tono negro muy elegante.That painting has a very elegant black tone.
- Me gusta tu camisa negra.I like your black shirt.
- Prefiero los colores oscuros, como el negro o el azul marino.I prefer dark colors, like black or navy blue.
- El coche es negro.The car is black.
- Prefiero el color negro para mi ropa.I prefer the color black for my clothes.
- El coche es de color negro.The car is black in color.
- Ese vestido tiene un color negro muy intenso.That dress has a very intense black color.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are shopping for a new sofa.
- Elena¿Te gusta este sofá de color negro?Do you like this black colored sofa?
- DanielNo, es un color muy oscuro para la sala.No, it is a very dark color for the living room.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel. Busquemos uno más claro.You are right, Daniel. Let's look for a lighter one.
- DanielSí, prefiero el color gris.Yes, I prefer the color gray.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
