What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
negro
Example
My neighbor is a proud Afro-Latino and prefers to be called a negro. [negro: noun]
Example
The dress code requires us to wear ropa negra for the event. [negra: adjective]
black
Example
The cat's fur is black as night. [black: adjective]
Example
I am proud of my black heritage and culture. [black: noun]
Example
The news of the accident put me in a black mood. [black: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Black is more commonly used than negro in everyday language and is more widely accepted. Negro is less common and is typically only used in specific cultural or historical contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between negro and black?
Negro is considered more formal and less common than black, which is used in both formal and informal contexts.
