bonito
Mexico, everyday
In Mexico the everyday word for "beautiful" is bonito, with bonita for feminine nouns. Hermoso and precioso are stronger, and lindo is also very Mexican.
Meaning: pleasing to look at (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| bonito | Mexico, everyday |
| hermoso | strong compliment |
| precioso | very beautiful |
Which one should you use?
Bonito fits places, clothes and children. Hermosa is a deeper compliment and often used for a person, a view or a baby.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Lindo is heard all the time in Mexico, as in qué lindo día. For people, Mexicans also use guapo and guapa.
Did you know?
- The famous song México lindo y querido uses lindo in its very first line.
Examples in context
- Qué bonito día.What a beautiful day.
- Tu vestido es hermoso.Your dress is beautiful.
- Es un lugar precioso.It is a beautiful place.
Example conversation
Lorena compliments her friend Carmen's new house.
- LorenaCarmen, tu casa es muy bonita.Carmen, your house is very beautiful.
- CarmenGracias, la jardinería es lo mejor.Thanks, the garden is the best part.
- LorenaEs hermosa.It is lovely.
