(nota) negra
(note) black
(Nota) negra is a Spanish term that roughly translates to 'black note' in English. However, the term's meaning extends beyond the literal translation. In the context of music, it refers to a 'quarter note', which is a note played for one quarter of the duration of a whole note. In a broader societal context, particularly within Latin American cultures, 'nota negra' can refer to a piece of negative or bad news. The specific interpretation depends on the context in which the term is used.
Example sentences using: (nota) negra
La nota negra de su carrera fue el escándalo financiero.
The black mark in his career was the financial scandal.
This sentence uses the term '(nota) negra' in reference to a negative or unfavorable event that tarnished an individual's career. This term commonly refers to a negative event or period that adversely affects the reputation or image of something or someone.
Perdió su trabajo a causa de una nota negra en su expediente.
He lost his job because of a black mark on his record.
In this sentence, '(nota) negra' is used to represent something negative on a person's record that led to them losing their job. This could be any type of event reflecting negatively on the individual's behavior or competence.
El episodio de la guerra es una nota negra en la historia del país.
The episode of the war is a black mark in the country's history.
Here, '(nota) negra' is used to refer to an unfortunate or disgraceful event in a country's history, in this case, a war. It represents a time or event in history that is looked back upon negatively.