What is another word for moreno?

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What is the opposite of moreno?

Antonyms of moreno include light-skinned, fair, pale, blond, rosy-cheeked.

Synonyms for

Moreno

Verb / mɔ:ˈri:nəʊ / / mɔ:ˈreɪnəʊ / Another word for moreno — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A moreno is a Spanish term used to describe a person with dark hair and dark skin.

Synonyms & similar words

brunet brunette dark-skinned dark-haired tanned brown-skinned brown-haired swarthy dusky olive-skinned cocoa-skinned coffee-colored mahogany-haired chocolate-skinned bronzed dark-complexioned brown-skinned ebony sable coal-black

Synonyms by register

Formal

brunette dark-haired dark-complexioned

Informal

dark swarthy olive-skinned

Literary

ebon dusky

Antonyms

light-skinned fair pale blond rosy-cheeked

Common collocations

moreno girl
moreno boy
moreno complexion
moreno hair
moreno eyes
dark moreno

Word family

noun moreno

adjective moreno

Usage note

Moreno is a Spanish word often used in English to describe someone with dark hair, dark eyes, and a dark complexion. It can also refer to someone with a tanned complexion.