| Word | Negra Modelo |
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| How Do You Say "Negra Modelo"? | Negra modelo |
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| What is "Negra Modelo"? | Negra Modelo is a Mexican lager. ‘Negra’ is Spanish for ‘black’, and ‘modelo’ means ‘model’. Unlike most Spanish words, ‘modelo’ is invariable – which means it ends in ‘–o’ regardless of gender. This explains why ‘negra’ is feminine (ends in ‘-a’) when ‘modelo’ seems to be a masculine noun, because it ends in ‘-o’. For people who know a little Spanish ‘Negra Modelo’ seems somehow wrong, because you expect the endings to agree. Edit – please take a look at the comments. The explanation Patrick gives, namely that ‘negra’ refers to ‘cerveza’ (beer) makes very good sense to me. You still have an awkward juxtaposition of masculine and feminine endings - but these things are always easier to remember if there is a good reason for them. I have given the correct pronunciation in Spanish, as well as an anglicized version: – it is up to you to choose how to say Negra Modelo. |
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While it’s true that “modelo” can be translated as “model”, its use in the phrase Negra Modelo is as a brand name. Grupo Modelo is a large Mexican brewery founded in 1925 which brews Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial and Modelo Light, among others. The feminine gender applies to “negra” because it modifies not the brand name but the product “beer” (cerveza). It’s common to ask for a Negra Modelo (cerveza) just as we frequently request a Miller Light (beer) or a Cameron’s Dark (lager).
Thank-you for clarifying that, Patrick! I really appreciate your input. Hope to hear more from you