Jesús negro
/xesus neɡɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "black Jesus" is translated into Spanish as Jesús negro.
This phrase refers to a depiction or conceptualization of Jesus Christ as a Black person.
Did you know?
- While Jesús is a common first name in Spanish, its widespread popularity may have started as a response to the Muslim custom of naming children Muhammad during the Arab rule of Spain.
- The popularity of the name Jesús in Spain and Mexico is often attributed to a reaction by militant Catholic forces against the secularisation and anticlericalism of the late 1800s.
Examples in context
- La representación artística de Jesús Negro es una parte significativa de la tradición religiosa afrodescendiente en América Latina.The artistic representation of Black Jesus is a significant part of Afro-Latin religious tradition.
- Mi abuela tiene una imagen de Jesús Negrito en su casa y le reza todos los días.My grandmother has a picture of Black Jesus in her house, and she prays to him every day.
- En ciertas comunidades costeras, la devoción a Jesús Morenito es una parte fundamental de las festividades religiosas.In certain coastal communities, devotion to Black Jesus is a fundamental part of religious celebrations.
- Vi una pintura de un Jesús negro.I saw a painting of a black Jesus.
- El museo tiene una estatua de un Jesús negro.The museum has a statue of a black Jesus.
- Esa representación de un Jesús negro es muy hermosa.That depiction of a black Jesus is very beautiful.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are walking through an art gallery.
- MaríaMira esa obra de un Jesús negro.Look at that work of a black Jesus.
- AlejandroEs una imagen muy impactante, María.It is a very striking image, María.
- María¿Te gusta la interpretación de este Jesús negro?Do you like the interpretation of this black Jesus?
- AlejandroSí, creo que es muy poderosa.Yes, I think it is very powerful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesús, negro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
