Afro-Brazilians is a term used in the 21st century by some in Brazil to refer to
Brazilian people with
African ancestry. The term does not have widespread use in Brazil, where social constructs and classifications have been based on appearance. People with noticeable African features and skin color are generally referred to (and they identify) as
negro or "preto" ("black"). Many members of another group of people,
multiracial Brazilians, or
pardos, also have a range of degree of African ancestry.