hermoso país
/eɾmoso pais/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beautiful country" is translated into Spanish as hermoso país.
This phrase is used to describe a nation that is visually pleasing or aesthetically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While hermoso país focuses on aesthetic beauty, you can also use un país bello or un país lindo, though hermoso is often considered more impactful or poetic.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because país is a masculine noun, the adjective hermoso must also be in the masculine form. To express the plural "beautiful countries", use hermosos países.
Did you know?
- The word hermoso comes from the Latin fōrmōsus, which originally referred to having a well-defined 'form' or shape. In Old Spanish, it was spelled fermoso before the initial 'f' shifted to a silent 'h'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a country hermoso is often a way to show deep national pride or patriotic sentiment during formal speeches.
- The adjective hermoso can be used to describe a person's character or a gesture, not just visual beauty. Telling someone they have a hermoso corazón refers to their kindness rather than their physical appearance.
Examples in context
- Japón es un hermoso país.Japan is a beautiful country.This sentence is useful for stating that Japan is a beautiful country using hermoso país.Tatoeba #836708 by Shishir, translation #281598 by CN
- Suiza es un hermoso país.Switzerland is a beautiful country.This sentence is useful for stating that Switzerland is a beautiful country using hermoso país.Tatoeba #1178762 by marcelostockle, translation #52441 by CK
- Italia es un hermoso país.Italy is a beautiful country.This sentence is useful for stating that Italy is a beautiful country using hermoso país.Tatoeba #1017553 by Shishir, translation #2620647 by Joseph
- Costa Rica es un país hermoso con una gran diversidad natural.Costa Rica is a beautiful country with a great natural diversity.
- ¡ España es un país precioso lleno de historia y cultura!Spain is a gorgeous country full of history and culture!
- La Argentina es un país deslumbrante con paisajes que te dejarán sin palabras.Argentina is a dazzling country with landscapes that will leave you speechless.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at a travel magazine in a cafe.
- LucíaEste es un hermoso país.This is a beautiful country.
- DanielSí, me gustaría visitarlo.Yes, I would like to visit it.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿quieres ir de vacaciones allí?Daniel, do you want to go on vacation there?
- Daniel¡Claro que sí, Lucía!Of course, Lucía!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hermoso, país, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
