mulher bonita
everyday, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "beautiful woman" is mulher bonita or the warmer mulher linda. For strong admiration people say mulher maravilhosa.
Meaning: attractive woman (noun phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| mulher bonita | everyday, Brazil |
| Mulher linda | warm |
| Mulher maravilhosa | emphatic |
Linda is also used as a compliment or affectionate address to women, like Oi, linda! Say it only to people you know well.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective follows the noun and agrees in gender: mulher bonita, mulher linda.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian adjective linda is often used in everyday address, which is why strangers can hear it at a market.
Examples in context
- Ela é uma mulher bonita.She is a beautiful woman.
- Que mulher linda!What a beautiful woman!
- Minha avó era uma mulher maravilhosa.My grandmother was a wonderful woman.
Example conversation
Hugo and his friend Tiago watch a film at home in Niterói.
- HugoQuem é a atriz?Who is the actress?
- TiagoÉ a Fernanda Torres.It is Fernanda Torres.
- HugoQue mulher linda.What a beautiful woman.
