siempre bonita
/sjempɾe bonita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "always pretty" is translated into Spanish as siempre bonita.
This phrase is used to describe someone who is consistently attractive in appearance.
What does it mean word for word?
siempre means "always" and bonita means "pretty" or "beautiful".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, siempre linda is widely used. In Argentina, siempre hermosa is widely understood and used in both formal and informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase siempre bonita uses the feminine form of the adjective to describe a female. If you are describing a group of females as "always pretty", you use the plural form siempre bonitas.
How do you pronounce it?
/sjempɾe bonita/
Did you know?
- The word siempre is a direct descendant of the Latin word semper, which survives in English legal and academic phrases like 'semper fidelis' meaning 'always faithful'.
- If you wanted to say 'always pretty' to a man, you would change the ending to siempre bonito, but in many countries, describing a man as bonito can sound unexpectedly soft or even feminine.
- While bonita is common, using siempre guapa in Spain can convey a sense of being stylish or well-dressed rather than just having a pretty face.
Examples in context
- ¡Eres siempre hermosa!You are always pretty!
Example conversation
Daniel compliments Elena on her appearance.
- Elena¿Cómo me veo con este vestido?How do I look in this dress?
- DanielTe ves increíble, como siempre bonita.You look incredible, as always pretty.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. Qué amable eres.Thank you, Daniel. You are so kind.
- DanielSolo digo la verdad, Elena.I am just telling the truth, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries siempre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
