lindo
masculine
In Puerto Rico "cute" is lindo for a boy or thing and linda for a girl. Bonito and bonita also work.
Meaning: pretty, charming (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | masculine |
| linda | feminine |
| bonito | also used |
People use lindo and linda for babies, outfits, pets and places. Adding qué gives the reaction: Qué lindo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with gender and number, so say lindos for a group of boys and mixed groups, and lindas for girls only.
Did you know?
- Puerto Ricans often use nene and nena for a young boy or girl, and these words are also used as affectionate terms.
Examples in context
- Qué linda está tu bebé.Your baby is so cute.
- Ese perrito es lindo.That puppy is cute.
- Tienes un vestido muy bonito.You have a very pretty dress.
Example conversation
Beatriz admires her cousin's baby at a family party in Bayamón.
- BeatrizAy, qué linda es la nena.Oh, the little girl is so cute.
- Prima YeseniaGracias, se parece a su papá.Thanks, she looks like her dad.
- BeatrizEs lindísima.She is very cute.
