lindo
everyday
To say "cute" in Venezuela you use lindo for a boy or thing and linda for a girl or thing. Bonito and precioso are close alternatives.
Meaning: pretty and charming (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | everyday |
| Bonito | everyday |
| Precioso | strong praise |
The word changes with gender: lindo and lindos for masculine, linda and lindas for feminine. For a baby or a puppy, lindo or the diminutive lindito sounds sweet.
Which one should you use?
Precioso is stronger and means "gorgeous" or "adorable". Bonito is calmer and more general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Venezuelans often add qué to compliment: ¡Qué lindo! or ¡Qué linda!
Did you know?
- In Spanish adjectives agree with the noun, so a cute girl is linda and a cute boy is lindo.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué linda tu bebé!What a cute baby you have!
- Ese perrito es lindo.That puppy is cute.
- Tu vestido es precioso.Your dress is lovely.
Example conversation
Daniela sees her neighbor with a new puppy and stops to say hello.
- Daniela¡Qué lindo cachorro!What a cute puppy!
- VecinaSe llama Canelo.His name is Canelo.
- DanielaEs precioso.He is adorable.
