What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun camisa (shirt) followed by the adjective negra (black).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may hear the informal term playera negra to mean "black shirt". In Spain, the term camiseta negra is frequently used to refer to a black shirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the feminine noun camisa, so it must be negra. If you are referring to more than one, the plural form is camisas negras, which requires both the noun and the adjective to take the plural suffix -s. Additionally, the indefinite article must agree in gender, such as in the phrase una camisa negra.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamisa neɡɾa/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because camisa is a feminine noun, you should not say camisa negro. The adjective must agree in gender and be negra.
Did you know?
- The word negra can also be used as a term of endearment for a person, such as a partner or a child, regardless of their actual skin color.
- In some Latin American contexts, wearing a camisa negra can be a traditional sign of mourning or deep grief during a funeral procession.
- The word camisa shares a common linguistic root with the English word 'chemise', which refers to a woman's dress or undergarment.
Examples in context
- Tiene una camisa negra.He has a black shirt.This sentence uses camisa negra to show possession.Tatoeba #1068522 by Shishir, translation #1060572 by CK
- Tom rara vez se pone su camisa negra.Tom seldom wears his black shirt.This sentence uses camisa negra to describe an item of clothing being worn.Tatoeba #4721469 by marcelostockle, translation #3170588 by CK
- Ella lleva una camisa negraShe is wearing a black shirt
- Me gusta tu camisa negra.I like your black shirt.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are choosing clothes for a dinner.
- Alejandro¿Me veo bien con esta camisa negra?Do I look good in this black shirt?
- SofíaSí, te queda muy bien, Alejandro.Yes, it fits you very well, Alejandro.
- AlejandroCreo que es la mejor opción.I think it is the best option.
- SofíaEstoy de acuerdo, usa esa camisa negra.I agree, wear that black shirt.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
