lindo
everyday
In Chile "beautiful" is often lindo for a man or a thing and linda for a woman. Bonito and hermoso are also common.
Meaning: pleasing to look at (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | everyday |
| Bonito | neutral |
| Hermoso | strong |
Which one should you use?
Hermoso is stronger than lindo. Bonito is mild and neutral.
Is it said differently in some regions?
A very Chilean word for something great is bacán. It means "awesome" and is informal.
How does it change in a sentence?
These adjectives agree with the noun: un paisaje lindo, una casa linda and unos días lindos.
Did you know?
- The Andes mountains are visible from Santiago on clear days, which is why Chileans often mention la cordillera when they talk about a beautiful view.
Examples in context
- Qué lindo está el día.What a beautiful day.
- Tu casa es muy bonita.Your house is very pretty.
- Es un paisaje hermoso.It is a beautiful landscape.
Example conversation
Fernanda and Joaquín look at the mountains from a hill in Santiago.
- FernandaMira qué lindo se ve todo.Look how beautiful everything looks.
- JoaquínSí, la cordillera está hermosa.Yes, the mountains are beautiful.
- FernandaSaquemos una foto.Let us take a photo.
