No. 2,661 in Portuguese
negro
"Negro" in Portuguese means "black," referring to the color.
In a sentence
O céu estava tão negro quanto carvão.
The sky was as black as coal.
Here 'negro' is used as an adjective to describe a very dark color associated with the sky.
Negro é uma cor reverenciada na arte moderna.
Black is a revered color in modern art.
In this example, 'negro' functions as a noun representing the color itself.
A comunidade negra celebra sua cultura rica e diversificada.
The Black community celebrates its rich and diverse culture.
In this sentence, 'negra' (feminine form of 'negro') is used as an adjective associated with identity and heritage.
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