Hola, hermosa
warm
To say "hello beautiful" to a woman in the Dominican Republic, use Hola, hermosa or the lighter Hola, linda. Both are warm and friendly. It is also called Hola, bella.
Meaning: friendly greeting to a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Hola, hermosa | warm |
| Hola, linda | casual |
| Hola, bella | romantic |
Which one should you use?
Said between friends or family, it is affectionate. From a stranger it can sound flirtatious, so use it with care.
How does it change in a sentence?
These forms are for a woman. For a man the endings change: Hola, hermoso or Hola, lindo.
Did you know?
- Terms like hermosa and linda are ordinary friendly words for women in Dominican speech.
Examples in context
- Hola, hermosa, ¿cómo amaneciste?Hello beautiful, how did you wake up?
- Hola, linda, ¡cuánto tiempo!Hello beautiful, long time no see!
- Hola, bella, te extrañaba.Hello beautiful, I missed you.
Example conversation
Julio greets his girlfriend Daniela on a video call.
- JulioHola, hermosa.Hello, beautiful.
- DanielaHola, mi amor. ¿Qué haces?Hi, my love. What are you doing?
- JulioPensando en ti.Thinking about you.
