What is the Spanish word for "black"?

Learn how to say "black" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

black

Spanish

negro

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Examples of how to use "black" in Spanish

English
His cat has a shiny black coat.
Spanish
Su gato tiene un pelaje negro y brillante.
English
She wore a black dress to dinner.
Spanish
Ella llevó un vestido negro a la cena.
English
The sky turned black before the storm.
Spanish
El cielo se volvió negro antes de la tormenta.
English
I prefer black coffee without sugar.
Spanish
Prefiero el café negro sin azúcar.
English
His cat is small and black.
Spanish
Su gato es pequeño y negro.

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