Lindo
masculine, Latin America
To tell a guy he is cute, say Lindo or Qué lindo eres. In Spain guapo is the usual word for a good looking man. It is also called Adorable.
Meaning: compliment for a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Lindo | masculine, Latin America |
| Guapo | Spain |
| Qué lindo eres | exclamation |
| Adorable | any gender |
Which one should you use?
Lindo is friendly and light. Guapo is more about looks, and adorable is closer to "sweet".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America lindo is also used for kind things, such as qué lindo detalle, "what a lovely gesture".
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -o marks a man. The word adorable has the same form for men and women.
Did you know?
- The word lindo is also widely used in Latin America as a general word of approval, as in un lindo día.
Examples in context
- Eres muy lindo.You are very cute.
- Qué lindo eres, Mateo.You are so cute, Mateo.
- Qué lindo detalle.What a lovely gesture.
Example conversation
Valentina talks to her friend Santiago after he brings her flowers.
- ValentinaGracias por las flores, Santiago.Thank you for the flowers, Santiago.
- SantiagoDe nada. Quería darte una sorpresa.You are welcome. I wanted to surprise you.
- ValentinaQué lindo eres.You are so sweet.
