negrita
/neˈɡɾita/
The Spanish word for boldface is negrita.
The word negrita is a noun used to refer to a font with thicker strokes. To describe text that is printed in bold, Spanish speakers typically use the prepositional phrase en negrita.
Meaning: a font with thicker strokes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word negrita is the diminutive form of negra (black), and it literally means little black one.
How do you pronounce it?
/neˈɡɾita/
Did you know?
- The word negrita is a common feminine nickname or endearment in many Spanish-speaking countries, often used for women with dark hair or skin.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might see the term letra gorda used informally to describe bold text, literally meaning 'fat letter'.
- In professional Spanish typesetting, negrita is often contrasted with cursiva, which is the term used for italics.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ponga este párrafo en negrita antes de imprimirlo.Please put this paragraph in boldface before printing it.
- Por favor, pon este párrafo en negritaPlease put this paragraph in boldface
- Escribe el título en negrita.Write the title in bold.
- Pon el título en negrita.Put the title in bold.
- No veo la palabra en negrita.I don't see the word in bold.
- Usa la negrita para resaltar el nombre.Use bold to highlight the name.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are editing a document together.
- MaríaDaniel, el texto se ve muy simple.Daniel, the text looks too simple.
- Daniel¿Qué quieres cambiar, María?What do you want to change, María?
- MaríaUsa la negrita para los subtítulos.Use bold for the subheadings.
- DanielTienes razón, así se lee mejor.You're right, it's easier to read that way.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry negrita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
