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"No manches" is a form of "no manches", a phrase which is often translated as "no way". "Negro" is an adjective which is often translated as "black". Learn more about the difference between "no manches" and "negro" below.
no manches(
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mahn
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chehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (used to express disbelief or surprise) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. no way (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Acabo de ver un unicornio. - ¡No manches! ¿En serio?I just saw a unicorn. - No way! Seriously?
b. you're kidding (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Hoy en el metro me bajaron 1000 pesos. - No manches. ¡Qué mala onda, güey!Someone stole 1000 pesos from me on the subway today. - You're kidding! That sucks, dude!
negro(
neh
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groh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (color)
2. (skin color)
3. (bronzed)
a. tanned
Pasó dos días en la playa y volvió completamente negra.She spent two days at the seaside and was completely tanned on her return.
5. (colloquial) (cross)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Estoy negro de esperar!I've had enough of waiting!
¡Me pone negra que la gente sea tan maleducada!It drives me crazy when people are so rude!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
7. (person)
a. black person
Muchos negros de los Estados Unidos emigraron a Liberia en el siglo XIX.Many black people in the United States emigrated to Liberia in the 19th century.
8. (writer)
a. ghostwriter
Contrató a un negro para que escribiera sus memorias.He hired a ghostwriter to write his memoirs.
9. (colloquial) (term of endearment) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. honey (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Qué tal, negro? Pareces triste hoy.How are you, honey? You look sad today.
