Linda
affectionate, Latin America
To call a girl "cutie", say Linda, bonita or preciosa. These work as a name, like hola, linda, and all end in -a because they address a woman. It is also called Guapa.
Meaning: affectionate name for a girl (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Linda | affectionate, Latin America |
| Bonita | affectionate |
| Preciosa | affectionate, warm |
| Guapa | Spain |
Spanish speakers use these words as terms of endearment in place of the name. Hola, preciosa or gracias, linda are common in friendly talk, and guapa does the same job in Spain.
Which one should you use?
Preciosa is the warmest and a little romantic. Linda and bonita are lighter and fit friends and relatives too.
When do people say it?
Some women like these pet names and others find them too familiar from strangers, so use them with people you know.
Did you know?
- The word preciosa comes from precio, "price" or "value", so it originally meant "valuable".
Examples in context
- Hola, linda, ¿cómo amaneciste?Hi, cutie, how did you wake up?
- Gracias, preciosa.Thanks, cutie.
- Ven acá, bonita.Come here, cutie.
Example conversation
Sofía greets her little cousin Ana at a family lunch.
- SofíaHola, preciosa, ¿cómo estás?Hi, cutie, how are you?
- AnaBien, prima. ¿Y tú?Fine, cousin. And you?
- SofíaMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thanks.
