chocolate negro
/t͡ʃokolate neɡɾo/from spelling rules
Dark chocolate in Spanish is chocolate negro.
The phrase is used to describe dark chocolate. You may also use chocolate amargo to describe dark chocolate, especially when you want to emphasize that it lacks sweetness.
Which one should you use?
While chocolate negro refers to dark chocolate, the phrase chocolate con leche is used to refer to milk chocolate. Additionally, chocolate amargo can be used to describe the chocolate as being bitter.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the term chocolate amargo is particularly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃokolate neɡɾo/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, chocolate amargo is often whisked with a molinillo, a traditional wooden tool that creates a thick foam on top of the drink.
- The word chocolate traces its roots back to the Nahuatl word chocolātl, which was spoken by the Aztec people long before Spanish arrival.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for chocolate amargo, you might receive a drink intended for breakfast rather than a solid candy bar.
Examples in context
- Disfruto de un trozo de chocolate negro después de la cena.I enjoy a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.
- El postre está hecho con chocolate amargo de alta calidad.The dessert is made with high-quality dark chocolate.
- Mi mamá me compró chocolate negro para merendar.My mom bought me some dark chocolate for a snack.
- ¿Podrías pasarme un trozo de chocolate amargo, por favor?Could you pass me a piece of dark chocolate, please?
- Me gusta mucho el chocolate negro.I really like dark chocolate.
- Prefiero el chocolate negro con sal.I prefer dark chocolate with salt.
- ¿Compraste chocolate negro para el postre?Did you buy dark chocolate for dessert?
Example conversation
Javier and María are at a supermarket deciding what to buy.
- Javier¿Quieres chocolate con leche o chocolate negro?Do you want milk chocolate or dark chocolate?
- MaríaPrefiero el chocolate negro, por favor.I prefer dark chocolate, please.
- JavierEstá bien, compraré chocolate negro para ti.Okay, I will buy dark chocolate for you.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chocolate, negro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
