bonito
everyday
In Honduras you say bonito for a masculine thing and bonita for a feminine one. Hermoso, hermosa, lindo and linda are warmer options.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bonito | everyday |
| lindo | casual |
| hermoso | warm |
The ending changes with the noun, so una casa bonita and un paisaje bonito. Hermoso is a little stronger and fits views, babies and people you admire.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Hondurans often add qué before the word for emphasis, as in qué bonito.
Did you know?
- Honduras has the Bay Islands in the Caribbean, which are popular for diving.
Examples in context
- Qué bonita está la playa.How beautiful the beach is.
- Tu hijo es muy hermoso.Your son is very beautiful.
- Esa casa es linda.That house is pretty.
Example conversation
Julia and her friend Mario visit a beach on the Honduran north coast.
- JuliaMirá, Mario, qué bonito el mar.Look, Mario, how beautiful the sea is.
- MarioEs hermoso, sí.It is gorgeous, yes.
- JuliaSacá una foto.Take a photo.
