If you want to say “beautiful” in Spanish, you have many choices. Learn how to express that a person, object, or situation is bello (beautiful) or any one of its synonyms. Just make sure to learn some basic Spanish grammar rules so that your Spanish will be beautiful as well.
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Hermoso/hermosa
This word for “beautiful” in Spanish is a good way to describe a delightful-looking landscape, an attractive person, a good-looking object, or living thing. Using hermoso or hermosa (masc./fem.) is the most common way to express beauty in Spanish. Use the feminine form, hermosa when the noun it’s describing is assigned the feminine gender in Spanish. Add an “s” for the plural to ensure the adjective matches the noun in gender and in number.
- Este pájaro es hermoso. = This bird is beautiful.
- Tus caballos son hermosos. = Your horses are beautiful.
- Mi vestido es hermoso. = My dress is beautiful.
- Esta es una calle hermosa. = This is a beautiful street.
- Vi unas montañas hermosas. = I saw some beautiful mountains.
Guapo/guapa
Slightly different from hermoso, the words guapo or guapa are a great way to call a person beautiful. Guapo or guapa (depending if it’s masculine or feminine) means good-looking, handsome, or beautiful. It’s a common compliment in some Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, using guapo instead of a name is a common casual greeting among good friends or family.
- ¡Hola, guapo! = Hey, handsome!
- ¡Gracias, guapa! = Thanks, beautiful!
- Los chicos de esta universidad son guapos. = The guys in this college are good-looking.
- Las chicas guapas son fuertes también. = The beautiful girls are strong, too.
For a little more emphasis, you can add suffixes. Guapísimo (very handsome) or guapísima (very beautiful) are a good way to pay a special compliment.
Bello/bella
For anyone familiar with other Romance languages, this adjective looks familiar. The most direct translations of bello/bella are “beautiful” or “lovely.” Like other adjectives, it has multiple forms to match the noun in gender and in number.
- Los muebles tienen un bello estilo colonial. = The furniture has a beautiful colonial style.
- La casa está en una bella ciudad antigua. = The house is in a beautiful old city.
- Es uno de los pueblos más bellos del país. = It’s one of the most beautiful towns in the city.
- Las islas de Grecia son bellas. = The islands of Greece are beautiful.
Precioso/preciosa
Use precioso/preciosa (beautiful) to describe something or someone beautiful, gorgeous, or lovely.
- Tu nieto es un bebé precioso. = Your grandson is a beautiful baby.
- Esta foto de tu familia es preciosa.= This picture of your family is beautiful.
- Los vestidos son preciosos. = The dresses are beautiful.
- Las joyas son preciosas. = The jewels are beautiful.
Lindo/linda
Another choice for describing a beautiful scene, outfit, or personality, is lindo/linda (beautiful/pretty).
- Tiene un perro muy lindo. = She has a beautiful dog.
- Tienes una sonrisa muy linda. = You have a pretty smile.
- Los paisajes del norte son lindos. = The landscapes in the North are beautiful.
- Las flores en el jardín son muy lindas. = The flowers in the yard are very pretty.
Bonito/bonita
Use bonito/bonita (cute/pretty) for people, objects, or ideas. This might be one of the more casual synonyms for “beautiful,” but its translation really comes down to word choice and context.
- Compré un bolso bonito. = I bought a cute purse.
- Es una canción bonita. = It’s a pretty song.
- Sus dibujos son realmente bonitos. = His drawings are really beautiful.
- Tus palabras eran bonitas. = Your words were lovely.
Compliment someone’s beauty in Spanish
Spanish has multiple ways to say “you are.” They come from the verbs ser and estar which both mean “to be.” To say “you are beautiful” in Spanish, especially to a close friend or loved one, use these phrases.
To talk about a beautiful person or someone you would generally describe as beautiful, use a form of ser.
- Eres bella. = You are beautiful.
- ¡Qué guapa es tu vecina! = How pretty your neighbor is!
Using estar to compliment someone’s appearance indicates that they’re looking exceptionally good that day or at that moment.
- Estás muy guapo. = You look really handsome.
- La profesora está muy linda hoy. = The teacher looks really pretty today.
Other ways to express physical beauty in Spanish
The Spanish language is rich with adjectives for expressing beauty. With time and practice you’ll know how to say “beautiful” in Spanish using the perfect beautiful Spanish word for the situation. Follow Spanish rules for adjective agreement so that your adjective matches the noun it’s describing.
| Spanish | English |
| atractivo | attractive |
| divino | divine |
| elegante | elegant |
| exquisito | exquisite |
| favorecedor | becoming |
| fotogénico | photogenic |
| llamativo | eye-catching |
Slang ways to say ‘beautiful’ in Spanish
There are so many Spanish dialects, and in each one there are slang terms. In Spain, one might compliment your outfit as chulo (cute) or mono (cute). The best way to identify appropriate slang for the situation is to get to know some native speakers. Observe carefully and ask questions. Rosetta Stone’s tutors are available to help introduce you to the words that are common in their region.
Spanish synonyms to express a beautiful experience
How do you say “beautiful” in Spanish if you’re not discussing physical beauty? It’s nice to have a variety of words for “beautiful” in Spanish. These synonyms for “beautiful” have less to do with physical beauty and instead express aesthetic or emotional appreciation.
- Fue una experiencia maravillosa. = It was a beautiful experience.
Switch out maravillosa (wonderful) with any of these synonyms.
| Spanish | English |
| conmovedora | moving |
| encantadora | charming |
| espléndida | splendid |
| excelente | excellent |
| fantástica | fantastic |
| impresionante | impressive |
| inolvidable | unforgettable |
| magnífica | magnificent |
| majestuosa | majestic |
Learning the many words for “beautiful” in Spanish can be a fantástica experience, especially when you learn Spanish with Rosetta Stone.
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