negro satinado
/neɡɾo satinado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "satin black" is translated into Spanish as negro satinado.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective negro (black) followed by the adjective satinado (satin/satin-finished).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form negra satinada if the noun is feminine (for example, una superficie negra satinada). Use the masculine plural form negros satinados if the noun is masculine and plural, and use the feminine plural form negras satinadas if the noun is feminine and plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/neɡɾo satinado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word negro can sometimes be used as a friendly nickname for a loved one or a close friend, regardless of their actual skin tone.
- Because satinado is a participle of the verb satinar, describing something as negro satinado literally means it has been 'made like satin'.
- The color negro can be used in Spanish idioms to describe a bad mood or a streak of bad luck, such as tener un día negro.
Examples in context
- El vestido es de color negro satinado.The dress is satin black.
- El coche tiene un acabado negro satinado.The car has a satin black finish.
- Prefiero el papel de color negro satinado.I prefer the satin black colored paper.
- Ese mueble es de un elegante negro satinado.That piece of furniture is an elegant satin black.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at paint samples for a room.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este tono negro satinado?Do you like this satin black shade?
- DanielSí, es un negro satinado muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful satin black.
- SofíaCreo que quedaría perfecto en la pared.I think it would look perfect on the wall.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo con tu elección, Sofía.I agree with your choice, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
