This is the 7761st most frequent Portuguese word.
preto
"Preto" means "black" in English.
In this context, 'Preto' functions as a noun, representing the color black itself.
Preto é uma cor clássica e elegante.
Black is a classic and elegant color.
The word 'preto' in this sentence is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'gato' (cat), specifying its color.
O gato preto está em cima do telhado.
The black cat is on the roof.
Here, 'pretas' is used in its plural feminine form to agree with the plural feminine noun 'roupas'.