preto

[ˈpɾɛ.tu]

adjective/nounmasculinepl: pretos

black

1. The darkest color, the absence of light or color

He wore a black suit to the funeral.

Ele usava um traje preto no funeral.

2. A person with dark skin; of African descent

He is a black man.

Ele é um homem preto.

3. Dark, gloomy, or pessimistic

He has a very black mood today.

Ele está com um humor muito preto hoje.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

preto

Standard term for black color and skin tone; widely used and accepted

Rio de Janeiro

preto

Common usage; may appear in local slang expressions

São Paulo

preto

Standard usage throughout the region

Portugal

preto

Standard term; identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Trabalhar preto - to work illegally or under the table

Dia preto - a bad day

Mercado preto - black market

Ouro preto - referring to something valuable and dark

Preto no branco - in black and white; clearly documented

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