momentos hermosos
/momentos eɾmosos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beautiful moments" is translated into Spanish as momentos hermosos.
This phrase is used to describe pleasant or aesthetically pleasing experiences and memories.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun momentos (moments) and the adjective hermosos (beautiful/lovely).
Which one should you use?
While momentos hermosos is common, momentos bellos is a synonymous alternative that can sometimes carry a slightly more poetic or literary tone. To convey the idea of wonderful or marvelous moments, you can also use maravillosos instantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/momentos eɾmosos/
Did you know?
- The word hermoso is derived from the Old Spanish word formoso, which came from the Latin word formosus, meaning 'finely formed'.
- While hermoso means 'beautiful', in some Latin American countries it is used as a generic term of affection for people, regardless of their physical appearance.
- In some contexts, calling a moment hermoso can be used ironically to describe a situation that is actually disastrous or awkward.
Examples in context
- Momentos lindosBeautiful moments
- Pasamos momentos hermosos en las vacaciones.We spent beautiful moments on vacation.
- Gracias por compartir estos momentos hermosos conmigo.Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments with me.
- Nuestra infancia estuvo llena de momentos hermosos.Our childhood was full of beautiful moments.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at old photos together.
- LucíaMira estas fotos, Mateo, son momentos hermosos.Look at these photos, Mateo, they are beautiful moments.
- MateoSí, Lucía, recuerdo perfectamente ese viaje.Yes, Lucía, I remember that trip perfectly.
- LucíaFue un tiempo muy especial para nosotros.It was a very special time for us.
- MateoDefinitivamente, guardaré estos recuerdos siempre.Definitely, I will keep these memories forever.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
