Linda
Latin America, feminine
To tell a girl she is cute, say Qué linda eres or just Linda. Bonita also works, and in Spain people often say guapa.
Meaning: adjective for a cute girl (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Linda | Latin America, feminine |
| Bonita | everyday |
| Guapa | Spain |
| Qué linda eres | exclamation |
Which one should you use?
Linda and bonita are safe and friendly. They work with a friend, a coworker or someone you like, while stronger words such as preciosa sound more romantic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and much of Latin America linda is the everyday word. In Spain mona also means cute and pretty in a light way, but guapa is far more common.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -a shows you are talking to a woman. Eres linda says what she is and estás linda says how she looks right now.
Did you know?
- In Argentina and other parts of South America lindo and linda are also used for anything pleasant, such as a lindo día.
Examples in context
- Qué linda eres.You are so cute.
- Te ves muy bonita con ese vestido.You look very pretty in that dress.
- Estás linda hoy.You look cute today.
Example conversation
Tomás compliments his classmate Elena's new hairstyle.
- TomásElena, me gusta tu peinado nuevo.Elena, I like your new hairstyle.
- Elena¿De verdad?Really?
- TomásSí, estás muy linda.Yes, you look very cute.
