hermosa
warm
To tell a woman she is beautiful, say hermosa. Guapa and bonita are also common, and all three end in -a because the person is a woman.
Meaning: beautiful, said to a woman (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hermosa | warm |
| Guapa | common |
| Bonita | common |
Use Eres hermosa for what she is and Estás hermosa for how she looks right now. Qué bonita works as an exclamation.
Which one should you use?
Hermosa is warmer and more intense than bonita. Guapa is more about being good looking in an everyday way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agrees with the woman, so it ends in -a. For a man you would say hermoso, guapo and bonito.
Did you know?
- In Spain guapa is also a friendly way to address a woman, much like "dear" in English.
Examples in context
- Eres muy hermosa.You are very beautiful.
- Estás guapa hoy.You look beautiful today.
- Qué bonita eres.How pretty you are.
Example conversation
Diego compliments his wife Laura before they leave for a dinner.
- DiegoLaura, estás hermosa.Laura, you look beautiful.
- LauraGracias, amor.Thank you, love.
- DiegoEs verdad. Vamos a cenar.It is true. Let us go to dinner.
