No. 2,660 in Portuguese
negra
"Negra" means "black" in English, typically referring to a feminine noun or a woman.
In a sentence
A professora negra é muito dedicada.
The black female teacher is very dedicated.
In this sentence, 'negra' is used as an adjective describing the ethnicity of the teacher.
A tinta negra foi usada para escrever a carta.
The black ink was used to write the letter.
Here, 'negra' describes the color of the ink, functioning as an adjective indicating a physical property.
Como canta essa cantora negra!
How beautifully this black singer sings!
The word 'negra' again conveys the ethnicity of the subject, here referring to a singer.
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