preto
black
Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɾetu/
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Cultural Note
Portuguese has two words for 'black': 'preto' and 'negro.' 'Preto' is the everyday color word (café preto, gato preto), while 'negro' is used in more formal or literary contexts and in racial identity discourse. The 'sexta-feira negra' (Black Friday) concept was adopted from the US. 'Mercado negro' means 'black market.'
📝 Example Sentences
O gato preto dormiu no sofá.
The black cat slept on the sofa.
Quero um café preto, por favor.
I want a black coffee, please.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | preta |
| masculine | preto |
| feminine_plural | pretas |
| masculine_plural | pretos |