es negro
/es neɡɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "it is black" is said as es negro.
This phrase is used to describe an object that possesses the color black.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb es (a form of ser) because color is viewed as an inherent characteristic of the object. If the object you are describing is a feminine noun, you must change the adjective to es negra.
How do you pronounce it?
/es neɡɾo/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word negro is used in the phrase en negro to describe work or payments that are 'off the books' or undeclared to the government.
- The Spanish word negro can be used as a term of endearment between friends or family members in some Latin American countries, regardless of the person's actual skin tone.
- While es negro describes color, the expression ponerse negro (to turn black) is used idiomatically in some regions to mean becoming extremely angry.
Examples in context
- La pizarra es negra.The blackboard is black.
- El vestido es negro.The dress is black.
- El libro es negro.The book is black.
- La mesa es negra.The table is black.
- El coche es negro.The car is black.
- No me gusta, es negro.I don't like it, it is black.
- El teléfono es negro.The phone is black.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at a piece of clothing.
- MaríaMira este vestido.Look at this dress.
- JavierMe gusta, pero es negro.I like it, but it is black.
- MaríaEl negro es muy elegante.Black is very elegant.
- JavierTienes razón, María.You are right, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
