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"Black" in Portuguese: preto/a
preto/a
Black in Portuguese is preto (preta with feminine nouns). Say carro preto and blusa preta. Café preto means black coffee.
Outfit
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How to pronounce preto/a
Say it
PREH-too
/ˈpɾe.tu/
PREH-too
"Black" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| preto / preta | black Gender agreement. | Gender agreement. |
| pretos / pretas | black (plural) Many items. | Many items. |
| café preto | black coffee Drink order. | Drink order. |
| preto-fosco | matte black Design. | Design. |
How to use preto/a in real life
- 1Outfit
Vou de calça preta na reunião.
I’ll wear black pants to the meeting.
Feminine.
- 2Car
O carro preto estacionou na frente.
The black car parked in front.
Masculine.
- 3Café
Quero um café preto sem açúcar.
I want a black coffee without sugar.
Order.
Mistakes English speakers make with preto/a
Incorrect: A camisa está black.
Correct: A camisa está preta.
Use preto/preta.
Incorrect: A bolsa é preto.
Correct: A bolsa é preta.
Agree gender: bolsa → preta.
Good to know
Preto is the color word; talking about people requires care—use the terms people use for themselves. Café preto is a clear coffee order. Plural pretos/pretas for multiple items.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing shoes
ChatPal
Você prefere o tênis preto ou o branco?
Do you prefer the black sneakers or the white ones?
You
O preto combina com tudo.
The black ones go with everything.
ChatPal
Então leva o preto número trinta e nove.
Then take the black ones in size 39.
You
Fecho. Pago no cartão.
Deal. I’ll pay by card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Black" in Portuguese
Black?
Preto / preta.
Black coffee?
Café preto.
Plural?
Pretos / pretas.
Matte black?
Preto-fosco.
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