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Nego Preto

Black man

→ nego
phrase Rare #42,983
Black man In these examples, this appears to be a person's nickname or familiar form of address. “Nego” is informal Brazilian Portuguese and can be affectionate, but can also sound disrespectful depending on context.
PO: Nego Preto, vem cá um minuto.
EN: Black man, come here for a minute.

Dona Graça, o Nego Preto mandou isto.

Mrs. Graça, Nego Preto sent this.

— Carandiru (2003)

Obrigado, Nego Preto.

Thank you, Nego Preto.

— Carandiru (2003)

Não cabe mais ninguém, Nego Preto!

There’s no room for anyone else, Nego Preto!

— Carandiru (2003)