bonito
neutral, Brazil
The most common word for "beautiful" in Brazil is bonito, or bonita for a feminine noun. Lindo and linda are warmer and used constantly. It is also called belo.
Meaning: pleasing to look at (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| bonito | neutral, Brazil |
| belo | formal, literary |
| lindo | warm, very common |
Brazilians say lindo or linda for people, views and gifts alike. Que lindo! is a typical reaction to something lovely.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Belo and bela sound more formal or literary and are rarer in daily speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the noun. Um dia bonito is a beautiful day and uma praia bonita is a beautiful beach.
Did you know?
- Rio de Janeiro is often called Cidade Maravilhosa, the "Marvelous City".
Examples in context
- Que praia bonita!What a beautiful beach!
- Ela está linda hoje.She looks beautiful today.
- Que vista linda!What a beautiful view!
Example conversation
Paulo and Carla reach a viewpoint over Rio de Janeiro.
- PauloOlha só essa vista!Just look at this view!
- CarlaQue lindo! Eu nunca vi nada tão bonito.How beautiful! I have never seen anything so pretty.
- PauloVamos tirar uma foto.Let us take a photo.
