hermosas fotos
/eɾmosas fotos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beautiful photos" is translated into Spanish as hermosas fotos.
The phrase is used to describe photographs that are visually pleasing or attractive.
Which one should you use?
The standard descriptive order is fotos hermosas, which is used in everyday conversation. Placing the adjective before the noun, as in hermosas fotos, sounds more literary or appreciative. Another common synonym that carries a similar level of aesthetic appreciation is fotos bellas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, both fotos hermosas and fotos bonitas are commonly used. In Argentina, fotos lindas is a common way to express this.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective hermosas must agree in gender and number with the noun fotos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾmosas fotos/
Did you know?
- Using fotos preciosas to describe a photo is a common way to add an extra layer of intense, emotive beauty that goes beyond just being 'pretty'.
- Spanish speakers often use the diminutive fotitos when calling photos lindas, which adds a layer of affection or modesty to the compliment.
- While hermosas fotos sounds poetic, using it in a casual text message might be perceived as overly dramatic or intensely romantic depending on the recipient.
Examples in context
- El fotógrafo capturó unas fotografías hermosas en su último viaje.The photographer captured some beautiful photos on his latest trip.
- Tu exposición fotográfica está llena de fotos preciosas.Your photography exhibition is full of beautiful photos.
- ¡Wow! Las fotos hermosas que tomaste en la playa son espectaculares.Wow! The beautiful photos you took at the beach are spectacular.
- Compartí algunas fotos bonitas en mi perfil de redes sociales.I shared some pretty photos on my social media profile.
- ¡Me encantan tus fotos increíbles! Siempre encuentras la belleza en los detalles.I love your incredible photos! You always find beauty in the details.
- Tomaste hermosas fotos en la playa.You took beautiful photos at the beach.
- Él publicó hermosas fotos en su blog.He published beautiful photos on his blog.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at a photography album.
- JavierMaría, tienes hermosas fotos de tu viaje.María, you have beautiful photos from your trip.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, me gustaron mucho.Thanks, Javier, I liked them a lot.
- Javier¿Puedes enseñarme más de ellas?Can you show me more of them?
- MaríaClaro, mira este álbum.Sure, look at this album.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
