lindo
masculine, Latin America
To say a boy is cute, Spanish uses lindo, the masculine form. Guapo means good-looking and tierno means sweet and tender. It is also called mono.
Meaning: cute, said about a boy or young man (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | masculine, Latin America |
| guapo | masculine, handsome |
| tierno | masculine, sweet |
| mono | masculine, Spain |
Lindo works for a child or an adult and is common in Latin America. In Spain mono or guapo is more usual for a boy.
Which one should you use?
Guapo refers to looks and is stronger than lindo. Tierno is about a gentle personality or a sweet gesture.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agrees with the boy, so lindo for one boy and lindos for several. For a girl the form would change to linda.
Did you know?
- Lindo comes from Latin legitimus and once meant "legitimate" or "pure", before it came to mean pretty.
Examples in context
- Tu hermanito es muy lindo.Your little brother is very cute.
- Qué guapo está con ese traje.He looks handsome in that suit.
- Fue un gesto muy tierno.It was a very sweet gesture.
Example conversation
Lorena shows a school photo to her aunt.
- Tía¿Quién es ese niño?Who is that boy?
- LorenaEs mi hijo Gael.It is my son Gael.
- Tía¡Qué lindo! Es muy tierno.How cute! He is so sweet.
