negrito
/neˈɡɾito/
The English phrase "little black boy" can be translated into Spanish as negrito.
An affectionate term used to refer to a young boy with dark skin.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venezuela, the term negrito is used to refer affectionately to a little black boy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the term is negrita.
How do you pronounce it?
/neˈɡɾito/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, terms like negrito or negrita can be used as nicknames for people who do not actually have dark skin, based simply on a friendly or familiar rapport.
- The term negrito is also used in Spanish to refer to the Aeta people of the Philippines, referring to their small stature.
- Spanish speakers often use mi negrito or mi negrita as a romantic pet name, similar to how English speakers use 'honey' or 'sweetie'.
Examples in context
- El pequeño niño de piel negra juega en el parqueThe little black boy plays in the park
- Mira ese pequeñito negro jugando felizmenteLook at that little black boy playing happily
- Mi sobrinito es un chiquilín negro muy graciosoMy little nephew is a very funny black boy
- ¡Ese negrito es muy travieso!That little black boy is very mischievous!
- Ese negrito es muy simpático.That little black boy is very nice.
- El negrito juega en el parque.The little black boy plays in the park.
- Mira qué lindo es el negrito.Look how cute the little black boy is.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are watching children play in a park.
- Daniel¿Viste al negrito que corre por allá?Did you see the little black boy running over there?
- ElenaSí, es un niño muy alegre.Yes, he is a very happy boy.
- DanielParece que se divierte mucho hoy.It looks like he is having a lot of fun today.
- ElenaEs cierto, Daniel, se ve muy feliz.That's true, Daniel, he looks very happy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry negrito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries negrito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
