moreno
dark-haired, dark-skinned, tanned
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/mo.ˈɾe.no/
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Cultural Note
'Moreno' is widely used in Spain and Latin America to describe someone with dark hair, dark skin, or a tan. In Spain, returning from summer vacation with a tan ('ponerse moreno') is culturally valued. The word is generally considered neutral or positive and is commonly used as a casual term of address.
📝 Example Sentences
Prefiero los chicos morenos.
I prefer dark-haired guys.
Estás muy morena, ¿has ido a la playa?
You're very tanned, have you been to the beach?
Tiene la piel morena de nacimiento.
She has naturally dark skin.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | morena |
| masculine | moreno |
| feminine_plural | morenas |
| masculine_plural | morenos |