leopardo negro
/leopaɾdo neɡɾo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for black leopard is leopardo negro.
leopardo negro is the direct translation of the English phrase black leopard.
How do you pronounce it?
/leopaɾdo neɡɾo/
Did you know?
- While 'negro' is the standard color for 'black', in some Spanish-speaking regions, the term 'negro' is used as an affectionate nickname for a person, regardless of their actual skin tone.
- The word leopardo is a linguistic hybrid that combines the Ancient Greek word for 'lion' with a word for 'panther'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, a black leopard is more commonly called a pantera negra.
Examples in context
- El zoológico tiene una magnífica pantera negraThe zoo has a magnificent black leopard
- Ese leopardo negro oscuro es simplemente impresionanteThat dark black leopard is simply stunning
- Vi un leopardo negro en el documental.I saw a black leopard in the documentary.
- El leopardo negro es un animal muy ágil.The black leopard is a very agile animal.
- ¿Es aquel un leopardo negro?Is that a black leopard?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at a nature book in the library.
- ElenaMira esta foto de un leopardo negro.Look at this photo of a black leopard.
- DanielEs impresionante, Elena.It is impressive, Elena.
- ElenaEs el leopardo negro más hermoso que he visto.It is the most beautiful black leopard I have seen.
- DanielTienes razón, es magnífico.You are right, it is magnificent.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries leopardo, negro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
