lindo
/ˈlindo/
The Spanish word lindo means pretty or cute.
While it often refers to physical beauty, it can also be used to describe a person's kind or sweet personality. In many regions, it is often used interchangeably with bonito, but lindo can carry a more affectionate or "cute" connotation.
Which one should you use?
While lindo and bonito both mean pretty or nice, lindo can feel more affectionate or cute. In Spain, if you want to say someone is good looking or beautiful, the word guapo/a is more frequently used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word lindo is very common throughout Latin America to express that something is pretty or lovely.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, lindo must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use linda for feminine singular nouns, lindos for masculine plural nouns and lindas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlindo/
Did you know?
- The word lindo is a linguistic relative of the English word 'legible'.
- While lindo is a go-to word for beauty in Latin America, using it to describe a person in Spain can sound unusually sentimental or like a translation from another language.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué lindo tu nuevo peinado!Your new hairstyle looks great!
- ¡Qué lindo!How cute! / How lovely!
- El paisaje es muy lindo.The landscape is very beautiful.
- ¡Qué lindo es tu perro!How cute your dog is!
- Es un gesto muy lindo de tu parte.It is a very nice gesture on your part.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at a newborn baby photo.
- Lucía¡Mira qué lindo es el bebé!Look how cute the baby is!
- DanielSí, es un bebé muy lindo.Yes, he is a very cute baby.
- LucíaTiene los ojos muy lindos.He has very lovely eyes.
- DanielEs verdad, es precioso.It is true, he is precious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
