In Uruguay - in much of Latin America and Spain - friends refer to each other as "skinny", "fatty", "big nose", "baldy" and yes, "blackie". Alvaro Recoba, one of the most popular, beloved footballers Uruguay ever produced, was called "El Chino".
#GraciasNegrito January 1st, Holy Mary, Mother of God. I sing to Jesus in the manger: "Sleep, sleep, Negrito, your Mama is in the field, Negrito. She will bring many things for you, Negrito...". He and his Mother smile: they love it! Those smiles are worth more than gold.