preto

/ˈpɾetu/

adjective A1

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Core Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: core. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Forms

feminine
preta
plural
pretos

Meaning

  1. black

    • Ele usa um casaco preto.

      He wears a black coat.

Similar words

Similar in other languages

German

schwarz

schwarz is the German word for the same thing — both mean "black."

Spanish

negro

negro is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "black."

French

noir

noir is the French word for the same thing — both mean "black."

Practice

1 What does preto mean?

2 Fill the gap: Ele usa um casaco ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches preto?

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