texto en negrita
/teɡsto en neɡɾita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bold text" is translated into Spanish as texto en negrita.
texto en negrita refers to text printed in a thicker, darker font to make it stand out. Beyond font styles, Spanish speakers use several methods to provide emphasis: capitalizing certain words or entire phrases, using the adjective mucho (a lot) or using the word absolutamente (absolutely) to convey intensity. Additionally, exclamation points (¡…!) are used to add emphasis, convey excitement or express strong emotions.
What does it mean word for word?
The word negrita is the diminutive form of negra (black), literally referring to the thick, dark ink used to make text stand out.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe text that is currently in bold, you use the preposition en followed by negrita. To express the action of applying bold formatting to text, you use the verb phrase poner en negrita.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɡsto en neɡɾita/
Did you know?
- The word texto is a relative of the English word 'textile', as both come from the Latin textus meaning 'woven'.
- While English uses 'bold' to describe both bravery and font thickness, Spanish uses different words for each. Bravery is valentía or audacia, while font thickness is always negrita.
- The word negrita is a diminutive, which suggests that the bold text is 'a little bit black' or a smaller intensity of black compared to a solid block of ink.
Examples in context
- El título aparece en texto en negrita.The title appears in bold text.
- No olvides poner el texto en negrita aquí.Don't forget to put the text in bold here.
- Prefiero usar texto en negrita para las palabras clave.I prefer to use bold text for keywords.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are editing a document together.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿qué te parece este párrafo?Alejandro, what do you think of this paragraph?
- AlejandroEstá bien, pero usa texto en negrita aquí.It's fine, but use bold text here.
- MaríaTienes razón, así se lee mejor.You're right, it's easier to read this way.
- AlejandroExacto, ahora el documento se ve profesional.Exactly, now the document looks professional.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, negrita, texto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
