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How to say “beautiful” in Spanish
“Hermoso” means beautiful and “hermosa” is the feminine form. Spanish has many ways to say it: bonito (pretty), lindo (pretty, common in Latin America), precioso (gorgeous) and guapo / guapa (good-looking, about people).
In Spanish
Hermoso
Beautiful (masculine)
Say it: ehr-MOH-soh
Other ways to say “beautiful”
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Hermosa
Beautiful (feminine)
For feminine nouns: una playa hermosa.
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Bonito / Bonita
Pretty / Nice
The everyday word for pretty things and places.
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Lindo / Linda
Pretty / Lovely
Very common in latin america.
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Guapo / Guapa
Good-looking
For people, especially in spain; also used as a friendly address.
Example sentences
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Qué ciudad tan hermosa.
What a beautiful city.
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Tu vestido es muy bonito.
Your dress is very pretty.
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Es una vista preciosa.
It is a gorgeous view.
How to reply
Gracias, eres muy amable.
Thank you, you are very kind.
Good to know
- The ending must match the noun: -o for masculine, -a for feminine, and add -s for plurals.
- “Guapo / guapa” is about looks and is mostly used for people; for things, choose bonito, hermoso or precioso.
Questions about “beautiful” in Spanish
How do you say “beautiful” in Spanish?
“beautiful” in Spanish is “Hermoso” (Beautiful (masculine)). It is pronounced ehr-MOH-soh. You can also say “Hermosa”, “Bonito / Bonita”, “Lindo / Linda”.
How do you pronounce “Hermoso”?
“Hermoso” sounds like ehr-MOH-soh. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “beautiful” in Spanish?
“Hermosa” (Beautiful (feminine)): for feminine nouns: una playa hermosa. “Bonito / Bonita” (Pretty / Nice): the everyday word for pretty things and places. “Lindo / Linda” (Pretty / Lovely): very common in Latin America. “Guapo / Guapa” (Good-looking): for people, especially in Spain; also used as a friendly address.
How do you reply to “Hermoso”?
A natural reply is “Gracias, eres muy amable.” (Thank you, you are very kind.).
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