menina linda
child or girl
In Brazilian Portuguese "beautiful girl" is menina linda or garota linda. For a young woman you can say moça linda, and for an adult woman mulher bonita.
Meaning: beautiful girl (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| menina linda | child or girl |
| Garota linda | Brazil |
| Moça linda | young woman |
| Mulher bonita | woman |
The adjective follows the noun and agrees with it. A plural is meninas lindas.
Which one should you use?
Linda is stronger than bonita. Parents say menina linda about daughters with a lot of affection.
Did you know?
- In Brazil linda is widely used as a friendly word for women of any age, even by shop staff.
Examples in context
- Ela é uma garota linda.She is a beautiful girl.
- A moça linda sorriu.The beautiful young woman smiled.
Example conversation
Tio Beto meets his niece's newborn friend at a party in Santos. Dona Sônia is the mother.
- Tio BetoQue menina linda!What a beautiful girl!
- Dona SôniaObrigada, ela tem dois meses.Thank you, she is two months old.
- Tio BetoParabéns!Congratulations!
