lindo
Cuba
In Cuban Spanish people say lindo or linda for "beautiful", and bonito or bonita is just as common. Hermoso is a stronger, more poetic word.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing to look at (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | Cuba |
| bonito | everyday |
| hermoso | strong praise |
The ending changes with the noun: una playa linda, un día bonito. Cubans often add qué for exclamations, such as ¡Qué linda! for "How beautiful!"
When do people say it?
Compliments flow freely in Cuban speech, and affectionate words like mi vida or mi cielo often come with them.
Did you know?
- The Malecón is Havana's seafront promenade, about eight kilometers long, and a favorite place for walks.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué linda está la ciudad!How beautiful the city looks!
- Es un día muy bonito.It is a very pretty day.
- Qué hermoso paisaje.What a beautiful landscape.
Example conversation
Two friends, Liset and Marta, walk along the Malecón in Havana.
- LisetMira qué linda está la tarde.Look how beautiful the afternoon is.
- MartaSí, el mar está hermoso.Yes, the sea is beautiful.
- LisetVamos a sentarnos un rato.Let us sit for a while.
