preto

Portuguese

/ˈpɾe.tu/

adj
Definitions
  • black; black in colour
  • (idiomatic) bad; very adverse
  • (often pejorative) black dark-skinned
  • (loosely) being the darkest of its kind

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese preto (near, black) derived from Latin appectorāre, pectus (chest, breast).

Origin

Latin

pectus

Gloss

chest, breast

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Property

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