chica preciosa
/t͡ʃika pɾeθjosa/from spelling rules
The phrase gorgeous girl is translated into Spanish as chica preciosa.
The phrase is used to describe a girl who is very beautiful or attractive.
Which one should you use?
While chica preciosa is a standard way to say gorgeous girl, you can also use chica hermosa as a common synonym that carries a similar weight of high beauty. The word preciosa is often more intense and emotive than the more standard guapa, which typically means pretty or good-looking.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Chica guapísima can be used to convey admiration towards a beautiful girl.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective preciosa must agree in gender with the feminine noun chica.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃika pɾeθjosa/
Did you know?
- The word preciosa shares a root with 'price' and 'precious'. It literally implies that the girl is as valuable as a rare gem or a piece of jewelry.
- While chica preciosa is a standard phrase, in some Caribbean dialects, a common way to say a girl is gorgeous is to say she is una mamasita, though this is highly informal and can be seen as objectifying.
- In many Latin American countries, calling a girl preciosa can sound slightly more patronizing or affectionate, similar to calling her 'precious' in English, whereas in Spain it is a more direct compliment on her appearance.
Examples in context
- Esa chica preciosa es una modelo.That gorgeous girl is a model.
- Vi a una chica preciosa en el parque.I saw a gorgeous girl in the park.
- Tu hermana es una chica preciosa.Your sister is a gorgeous girl.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- MateoMira a esta chica preciosa.Look at this gorgeous girl.
- ElenaSí, es realmente muy bella.Yes, she is really very beautiful.
- MateoParece una actriz de cine.She looks like a movie actress.
- ElenaSeguro que sí, Mateo.I'm sure she is, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
