bonito
neutral, masculine
In Portugal "beautiful" is bonito for a masculine noun and bonita for a feminine noun. Lindo and linda are warmer, and giro or gira means attractive or cute.
Meaning: pleasant to look at (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| bonito | neutral, masculine |
| lindo | warm |
| giro | casual, Portugal |
You can say Que bonito! when you like something. Que linda paisagem! praises a view.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Giro is typical of Portugal for people, places and things that look nice. In Brazil it is rarely used this way.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adjectives agree with the noun, so a girl is bonita and two girls are bonitas.
Did you know?
- Sintra's Pena Palace is painted in bright yellow and red, and many visitors call it um palácio de conto de fadas.
Examples in context
- Que casa bonita!What a beautiful house!
- Ela é muito gira.She is very pretty.
- Que dia lindo!What a beautiful day!
Example conversation
Maria and her friend Teresa admire the view from a hill in Sintra.
- MariaOlha que paisagem linda!Look at this beautiful landscape!
- TeresaÉ mesmo bonito aqui.It really is beautiful here.
- MariaVamos tirar uma fotografia.Let us take a photo.
