todo es hermoso
/todo es eɾmoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "everything is beautiful" is translated into Spanish as todo es hermoso.
This phrase is a general statement used to express that every single thing in a particular view or situation is aesthetically pleasing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todo (everything), es (is) and hermoso (beautiful).
Which one should you use?
todo es bello is a common alternative that carries a slightly more poetic or classical connotation. In contrast, todo es bonito is a weaker, more colloquial way to say everything is pretty or nice, whereas hermoso implies a higher level of beauty.
How do you pronounce it?
/todo es eɾmoso/
Did you know?
- The word hermoso evolved from the Old Spanish word fermoso before the initial consonant changed.
- The word hermoso is so versatile that it is frequently used as an affectionate nickname for babies or romantic partners, moving beyond mere physical description.
- While todo es hermoso describes a scene, Spanish speakers often use the exclamation qué hermosura to spontaneously express that something is beautiful.
Examples in context
- El paisaje es asombroso. Todo es hermoso aquí.The landscape is amazing. Everything is beautiful here.
- Esta galería de arte es increíble. Todo es bello.This art gallery is incredible. Everything is beautiful.
- La decoración de la fiesta está increíble. Todo está bonito.The party decoration is amazing. Everything looks beautiful.
- La naturaleza en este lugar es impresionante. Todo es hermoso: los altos picos de las montañas, los ríos cristalinos y las exuberantes selvasThe nature in this place is stunning. Everything is beautiful: the tall peaks of the mountains, the crystal-clear rivers, and the lush jungles
- todo es hermoso, incluso los sonidos de las olas del marEverything is beautiful, even the sound of the sea waves
- Mira el paisaje, todo es hermoso.Look at the landscape, everything is beautiful.
- En este jardín, todo es hermoso.In this garden, everything is beautiful.
- Con esta luz, todo es hermoso.With this light, everything is beautiful.
Example conversation
María and Javier are standing on a balcony during sunset.
- María¡Mira ese atardecer, Javier!Look at that sunset, Javier!
- JavierTienes razón, todo es hermoso.You are right, everything is beautiful.
- MaríaMe encanta este lugar.I love this place.
- JavierA mí también, María.Me too, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, hermoso, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
