Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Black" in Italian: nero/a
nero/a
Black in Italian is nero (NEH-roh) masculine and nera feminine. Plural neri / nere. Caffè nero means black coffee.
Choosing shoes
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How to pronounce nero/a
Say it
NEH-roh
/ˈnɛ.ro/
Nero stresses NEH: NEH-roh. Soft n. Nera is NEH-rah.
"Black" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nero / nera | black Clothes, hair, objects. | Clothes, hair, objects. |
| neri / nere | black (plural) Agree with plural nouns. | Agree with plural nouns. |
| vestito di nero | dressed in black Events. | Events. |
| caffè nero | black coffee Bar orders. | Bar orders. |
How to use nero/a in real life
- 1Choosing shoes
Prendo le scarpe nere, sono più pratiche.
I'll take the black shoes — they're more practical.
Nere.
- 2Bar order
Un caffè nero, senza zucchero.
A black coffee, no sugar.
Nero.
- 3Outfit check
Quella maglia nera ti sta bene.
That black shirt suits you.
Nera.
Mistakes English speakers make with nero/a
Incorrect: La maglia è nero.
Correct: La maglia è nera.
Agree: nera feminine.
Incorrect: Il vestito è black.
Correct: Il vestito è nero.
Use nero, not English black.
Good to know
Vestirsi di nero is classic for funerals and also for smart evenings. At the bar, nero just means no milk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a concert outfit
ChatPal
Vai di nero stasera?
Are you going with black tonight?
You
Sì, tutto nero e semplice.
Yes, all black and simple.
ChatPal
Io metto la giacca nera.
I'll wear the black jacket.
You
Perfetto.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Black" in Italian
Feminine?
Nera.
Plural?
Neri / nere.
Black coffee?
Caffè nero.
Dressed in black?
Vestito / vestita di nero.
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