licor negro
/likoɾ neɡɾo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "black liquor" is translated into Spanish as licor negro.
In the pulp and paper industry, licor negro refers to a waste product.
Meaning: a waste product in pulp and paper industry (noun)
Which one should you use?
Líquido negro is also a formal translation for the term.
How do you pronounce it?
/likoɾ neɡɾo/
Did you know?
- While licor negro is a waste product, the term licor in Spanish is also used to describe the sweet, syrupy alcoholic drinks served after dinner.
- While licor negro is a technical term for industrial waste, the word negro in Spanish is also the standard word for the color 'black' and carries no inherent negative or offensive connotation in its basic form.
- The word licor shares the same Latin root as the English word 'liquor', meaning both words trace back to the Latin 'liqueo', which refers to the act of melting or dissolving.
Examples in context
- El licor negro es una sustancia residual de la producción de papel.Black liquor is a residual substance from paper production.
- Es importante tratar adecuadamente el líquido negro generado en el proceso industrial.It is important to properly treat the black liquor generated in the industrial process.
- El licor negro es un subproducto químico.Black liquor is a chemical byproduct.
- Debemos gestionar el licor negro con cuidado.We must manage the black liquor carefully.
- La planta procesa grandes cantidades de licor negro.The plant processes large amounts of black liquor.
Example conversation
Two engineers are discussing plant operations.
- MaríaJavier, ¿está listo el tanque de licor negro?Javier, is the black liquor tank ready?
- JavierSí, María, ya está lleno.Yes, María, it is already full.
- MaríaEntonces podemos empezar la combustión ahora.Then we can start the combustion now.
- JavierDe acuerdo, voy a abrir la válvula.Alright, I am going to open the valve.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “black liquor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries licor, negro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
