hermosa foto
/eɾmosa foto/from spelling rules
The English phrase beautiful picture is translated into Spanish as hermosa foto.
This phrase is used to describe a photograph that is visually pleasing.
Which one should you use?
While hermosa foto is a common way to say beautiful picture, bonita foto is a slightly more common, everyday alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Foto preciosa is used. In Mexico and Colombia, you will hear Linda foto.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective hermosa can be placed either before or after the noun foto. Additionally, note that foto is a shortened, colloquial form of fotografía.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾmosa foto/
Did you know?
- The word foto is feminine, but in some dialects of Spanish, you may hear speakers mistakenly use a masculine article like el foto due to the word ending in 'o'.
- The adjective preciosa in 'Foto preciosa' is derived from the word for 'price', implying the image is as valuable as a precious gem.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you see a beautiful picture of a person, calling it a linda foto can be a subtle, polite way of complimenting the person's appearance as well.
Examples in context
- Tu fotografía es una hermosa imagen.Your photograph is a beautiful picture.
- Me gustaría comprar esa preciosa fotografía.I would like to buy that beautiful picture.
- La magnífica instantánea que tomaste capta la esencia del paisaje.The magnificent snapshot you took captures the essence of the landscape.
- ¡Qué bonita foto de tus vacaciones en la playa!What a nice picture of your beach vacation!
- ¡Precioso retrato! Te has superado con esta obra de arte.Beautiful portrait! You've outdone yourself with this work of art.
- ¡Qué linda imagen de nuestra familia reunida!What a lovely picture of our family together!
- ¡Qué hermosa foto!What a beautiful picture!
- Esa es una hermosa foto.That is a beautiful picture.
- ¡Qué hermosa foto de la montaña!What a beautiful picture of the mountain!
- Tu madre sacó una hermosa foto.Your mother took a beautiful picture.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a photo album.
- Elena¡Mira esta hermosa foto de tu viaje!Look at this beautiful picture of your trip!
- AlejandroGracias, Elena, me encanta esa imagen.Thanks, Elena, I love that image.
- Elena¿Dónde la sacaste?Where did you take it?
- AlejandroLa saqué en el centro de la ciudad.I took it in the city center.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
