Mes de la Historia Negra
/mes de la istoɾja neɡɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase Black History Month is translated into Spanish as Mes de la Historia Negra.
The phrase refers to an annual month of celebration and education dedicated to the achievements and history of Black people.
Which one should you use?
While Mes de la Historia Negra is a formal way to say Black History Month, Mes de la Historia Afroamericana is also used as a formal alternative. In academic or institutional contexts, the more politically precise or formal term Mes de la Historia Afrodescendiente is often preferred.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase Mes de la Historia Afrodescendiente is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Mes de la Historia Negra, the adjective Negra (black) modifies the noun Historia (history), which is why it is placed after the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mes de la istoɾja neɡɾa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the celebration of Black history is often tied to the Día de la Afrocolombianidad or similar national dates rather than a single dedicated month like in the US.
- While Mes de la Historia Negra translates to 'Black History Month', many Spanish speakers use the term Afrodescendiente to encompass a broader global diaspora rather than just US-based 'Afro-American' history.
- The word historia in this phrase shares its roots with the Ancient Greek word ἱστορία, which originally meant 'inquiry' or 'knowledge acquired by investigation'.
Examples in context
- Esta semana estaremos celebrando el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana.This week we will be celebrating Black History Month.
- Vamos a aprender sobre importantes figuras del Mes de la Historia Negra.We are going to learn about important figures in Black History Month.
- Vamos a celebrar el Mes de la Historia Negra.We are going to celebrate Black History Month.
- Hay un evento especial por el Mes de la Historia Negra.There is a special event for Black History Month.
- Aprendí mucho durante el Mes de la Historia Negra.I learned a lot during Black History Month.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a cultural event at their school.
- Lucía¿Sabes qué se celebra en febrero?Do you know what is celebrated in February?
- AlejandroSí, es el Mes de la Historia Negra.Yes, it is Black History Month.
- Lucía¡Es verdad! Alejandro, ¿quieres ir al museo?That's true! Alejandro, do you want to go to the museum?
- AlejandroClaro, me encantaría ir contigo, Lucía.Sure, I would love to go with you, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, historia, la, mes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
