hermoso
masculine
In Peruvian Spanish "beautiful" is hermoso for masculine and hermosa for feminine nouns. In daily talk lindo and bonito are just as common and sound lighter.
Meaning: beautiful (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermoso | masculine |
| hermosa | feminine |
| lindo | everyday |
| bonito | everyday |
Say Qué hermoso paisaje or Qué lindo día. The ending must match the noun: una casa hermosa, un lugar hermoso.
Which one should you use?
Hermoso is a bit stronger and more poetic. Lindo and bonito are casual and fit everyday compliments.
Did you know?
- Arequipa is called the "white city" because many old buildings are made of white volcanic stone.
Examples in context
- Qué hermosa vista.What a beautiful view.
- Tu casa es muy linda.Your house is very pretty.
- Es un pueblo bonito.It is a pretty town.
Example conversation
Ana and her friend Beto look at the Misti volcano from a viewpoint in Arequipa.
- AnaMira el Misti, qué hermoso se ve hoy.Look at the Misti, how beautiful it looks today.
- BetoSí, y el cielo está muy lindo.Yes, and the sky is very pretty.
- AnaTomemos una foto.Let us take a photo.
