cosas lindas
/kosas lindas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cute things" is translated into Spanish as cosas lindas.
cosas lindas is used to describe objects or animals that are attractive in a pretty or endearing way.
Which one should you use?
While cosas lindas is a common way to say "cute things", using cosas bonitas would shift the nuance slightly toward "pretty things". Additionally, you can use cosas tiernas if the cuteness refers specifically to something being sweet, soft or emotionally touching.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective lindas must be feminine and plural to agree with the feminine plural noun cosas.
Did you know?
- While lindas is common in the Americas, speakers in Spain are more likely to use monas to describe 'cute things', a word that literally translates to 'little monkeys'.
- Spanish speakers often use the diminutive suffix -ito or -ita to make an object cute. Instead of cosas lindas, they might just say cositas to imply the items are small and endearing.
- In many Latin American countries, calling someone lindo or linda can be a direct way to flirt, whereas in Spain it often just means 'pretty'.
Examples in context
- Me encantan las cosas lindas.I love cute things.
- Ella compra cosas lindas para su hija.She buys cute things for her daughter.
- Esa tienda tiene muchas cosas lindas.That store has many cute things.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are visiting a gift shop.
- ElenaMira, Alejandro, ¡aquí hay muchas cosas lindas!Look, Alejandro, there are many cute things here!
- AlejandroEs verdad, todo se ve muy bonito.That's true, everything looks very pretty.
- ElenaQuiero comprar algunas cosas lindas para mi sobrina.I want to buy some cute things for my niece.
- AlejandroSeguro que le van a encantar.I'm sure she is going to love them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
