bonita
to a woman
In the Dominican Republic bonita and linda are the easy words for beautiful, and hermosa is warmer. For a man use lindo or guapo.
Meaning: attractive, pleasing (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bonita | to a woman |
| lindo | to a man |
| hermosa | to a woman, warm |
You can use it for things too, as in Qué linda playa (what a beautiful beach).
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the gender of the person: bonita and linda for women, bonito and lindo for men.
Did you know?
- Dominican beaches such as Punta Cana and Samaná are among the best known sights of the island.
Examples in context
- Qué bonita está la playa hoy.The beach is so beautiful today.
- Ella es muy linda.She is very pretty.
- Qué hermosa tu familia.What a beautiful family you have.
Example conversation
Marisol and Dayra look at photos from a trip to Punta Cana.
- MarisolMira esta foto de la playa.Look at this beach photo.
- DayraQué bonita, parece un sueño.How beautiful, it looks like a dream.
- MarisolQuiero volver.I want to go back.
