linda pareja
/linda paɾexa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cute couple" is translated into Spanish as linda pareja.
The phrase is used to describe two people in a romantic relationship who are considered attractive or sweet together.
Which one should you use?
You can use the phrase qué linda pareja to turn the statement into an exclamation meaning "What a cute couple!"
How do you pronounce it?
/linda paɾexa/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, if a couple is particularly inseparable, people might jokingly call them uña y carne, which translates to 'nail and flesh'.
- The word pareja is actually a diminutive of the Latin word pār, which means 'equal'. This suggests that the concept of a 'couple' is etymologically rooted in the idea of two people being equals.
- While linda pareja is common, in many Latin American countries, you might hear people use qué tierna pareja to describe a 'sweet' couple. The word tierna literally means 'tender', like young dough or a soft plant.
Examples in context
- Con su sonrisa y su amor incondicional, Carolina y Miguel son una pareja encantadora.With their smile and their unconditional love, Carolina and Miguel are a charming couple.
- Juan y Verónica son una pareja tierna, siempre se dan pequeños gestos de cariño.Juan and Veronica are a tender couple, they always give each other small gestures of affection.
- Esa pareja chula siempre destaca por su estilo y carisma.That cute couple always stands out for their style and charisma.
- Ellos son una linda pareja.They are a cute couple.
- Qué linda pareja hacen ellos.What a cute couple they make.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a photo of their friends at a party.
- ElenaMira esa foto, son una linda pareja.Look at that photo, they are a cute couple.
- AlejandroSí, Elena, se ven muy felices.Yes, Elena, they look very happy.
- ElenaSon realmente una linda pareja.They are really a cute couple.
- AlejandroTienes toda la razón.You are absolutely right.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pareja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
