lindo
Latin America, everyday
To say someone or something is cute, use lindo in Latin America, mono in Spain or chulo in Spain and Mexico. It is also called precioso.
Meaning: cute or attractive (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | Latin America, everyday |
| mono | Spain, informal |
| chulo | Spain, Mexico, informal |
| precioso | warm |
For a woman or a girl use linda, mona or chula. These words work for babies, pets, clothes and people.
Which one should you use?
In Spain mono means cute, while in Colombia it can mean blond. In Spain chulo can also mean cocky, depending on context.
Did you know?
- The word chulo has changed meaning a lot across the Spanish-speaking world, so tone matters.
Examples in context
- Qué lindo está tu perrito.How cute your dog is.
- Qué mono el bebé.How cute the baby is.
- Qué chula tu blusa.What a cute blouse.
Example conversation
Ana meets her friend Rosa's puppy in Valencia.
- AnaAy, qué mono, ¿cómo se llama?Oh, how cute, what is his name?
- RosaSe llama Bruno.His name is Bruno.
- AnaEs precioso.He is lovely.
