hola, hermosa
warm
To say "hello beautiful" in Colombia you can say hola, hermosa or hola, linda. Hola, preciosa is a bit more intimate.
Meaning: flirty or warm greeting to a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| hola, hermosa | warm |
| Hola, linda | friendly, Colombia |
| Hola, preciosa | affectionate |
Colombians use linda and hermosa with friends, family and partners. Said by a stranger on the street it can sound intrusive.
How does it change in a sentence?
These words are feminine. To greet a man in the same way you would say hola, guapo or hola, lindo.
Did you know?
- In some parts of Colombia people use vos with loved ones, as in ¿y vos?, instead of tú.
Examples in context
- Hola, linda, ¿cómo amaneciste?Hello beautiful, how did you wake up?
- Hola, hermosa, te extrañaba.Hello beautiful, I missed you.
- Hola, preciosa, ¿qué haces?Hello gorgeous, what are you doing?
Example conversation
Santiago calls his girlfriend Paola on a video call from Medellín.
- SantiagoHola, hermosa. ¿Cómo estás?Hello beautiful. How are you?
- PaolaHola, amor. Bien, ¿y vos?Hi, love. Fine, and you?
- SantiagoMejor ahora que te veo.Better now that I see you.
