bonito
everyday, Venezuela
In Venezuela you can say bonito for a masculine thing and bonita for a feminine one. Hermoso and hermosa are warmer and stronger.
Meaning: beautiful, pretty (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bonito | everyday, Venezuela |
| bonita | everyday |
| hermoso | warm |
Bonito is the everyday word for something pleasant to look at. Hermoso is used for something truly lovely, such as a view or a person you admire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the noun: un paisaje bonito, una playa bonita, un día hermoso.
Did you know?
- Venezuela has won the Miss Universe title many times, and beauty pageants are widely followed there.
Examples in context
- Qué bonita está la playa.The beach is so beautiful.
- Tu casa es muy bonita.Your house is very beautiful.
- Qué día tan hermoso.What a beautiful day.
Example conversation
Isabel shows photos of Margarita Island to her friend Héctor.
- IsabelMira estas fotos de Margarita.Look at these photos of Margarita.
- HéctorQué bonita es la playa.The beach is so beautiful.
- IsabelY el atardecer estaba hermoso.And the sunset was beautiful.
- HéctorQuiero ir el año que viene.I want to go next year.
