bell
[ˈbe̞ʎ]masculine
The English word beautiful is translated into Catalan as bell. Wiktionary also lists formós and formósa.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Catalan | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bell | [ˈbe̞ʎ] (Northern, narrow) [ˈbeʎ] (Balearic, Central, Northwestern, Valencia, narrow) |
masculine |
| formós | masculine | |
| formósa | feminine |
The term is used to describe someone or something that is attractive. You might also use esplèndid to mean splendid.
Which one should you use?
While bell and bella are common, formós and formósa are often used to describe things that are aesthetically pleasing or shapely, such as a landscape or a person's figure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of bell is bella. The masculine plural form is bells. For the related term formós, the feminine singular is formósa, the masculine plural is formosos and the feminine plural is formoses.
Did you know?
- In Catalan, the phrase fer bells dies is used to wish someone 'beautiful days', which is a traditional way of saying goodbye or wishing someone well during a departure.
- The word formós is related to the English word 'form', as both stem from the Latin 'forma' meaning 'shape'.
- The term formós is often perceived as more literary or archaic than bell, making it a common choice for writers who want to give their text a classical feel.
Examples in context
- Ella és la més bella de totes les noies.She is the most beautiful of all the girls.This sentence shows the use of the feminine form of bell to describe a person.Tatoeba #9726364 by mialiesperantistas, translation #9774570 by helloroto
- Un rostre bell pot amagar un cor cruel.A beautiful face can hide a cruel heart.This sentence demonstrates the use of the masculine form of bell to describe a face.Tatoeba #3000705 by Balamax, translation #9794712 by helloroto
- Tens una casa molt bonica.You have a very beautiful house.
- El paisatge és realment bonic.The landscape is truly beautiful.
- Vesteixes de manera bonica.You dress beautifully.
- Aquest gos és tan maco!This dog is so cute!
- Tens una mirada impressionantYou have a stunning look
- Les platges són preciosesThe beaches are gorgeous
- El paisatge és molt bell.The landscape is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Pol and Júlia are looking at a view from a mountain.
- JúliaMira aquest paisatge, Pol!Look at this landscape, Pol!
- PolSí, és un lloc molt bell.Yes, it is a very beautiful place.
- JúliaEts molt afortunat de veure-ho.You are very lucky to see it.
- PolTens tota la raó, Júlia.You are absolutely right, Júlia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries bell, formós, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bell, formós, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
