How to Say ‘A black one’ in Italian
Una nera
OO-nah NEH-rah
[OO-nah NEH-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Nera] matches the hidden noun [maglietta], so it means [a black one]. This is a very common shortcut with colors in shopping.
Phrase Breakdown
Una
[OO-nah]
one / a
Feminine singular, referring to one shirt.
Cerco una nera elegante.
I'm looking for an elegant black one.
nera
[NEH-rah]
black
Feminine singular adjective used for a shirt or similar feminine item.
Una nera va bene per la sera.
A black one is good for the evening.
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