English–Spanish
“blacken” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/enneɣɾeˈθeɾ/
Example
El humo ennegrece la pared.
The smoke blackens the wall.
How to say “blacken” in Spanish
“Blacken” in Spanish is ennegrecer.
A pan blackened by burnt residue.
Example sentences with ennegrecer
El carbón ennegrece las manos cuando lo tocas.
Charcoal blackens the hands when you touch it.
Tips for using ennegrecer
- In everyday speech it describes visible blackening by smoke, soot, or burning, while in writing it can also appear figuratively to mean tarnish or blacken someone's reputation.