mamá, eres hermosa
The English phrase 'mom, you are beautiful' is translated into Spanish as mamá, eres hermosa.
This phrase is used to tell one's mother that she is physically or spiritually attractive.
Which one should you use?
Using hermosa instead of bella or guapa often implies a deeper, more profound or classic sense of beauty.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, mamá, eres bella may be used instead of mamá, eres hermosa to say 'mom, you are beautiful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb eres is the second-person singular form of ser, used here to describe a permanent or essential quality of the mother.
Did you know?
- The word eres is a linguistic fossil from ancient Latin. It actually comes from the Latin future tense form eris, meaning 'you will be', rather than the standard present tense.
- If you were to use the verb estar instead of ser and say mamá, estás hermosa, you would be implying she looks beautiful specifically at this moment, perhaps due to her clothes or makeup.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word mamá is often used as a term of endearment for other female relatives or elderly women, not just biological mothers.
Examples in context
- Mamá, eres hermosa por dentro y por fuera.Mom, you are beautiful inside and out.
- Mamá, eres hermosa como una rosa.Mom, you are beautiful like a rose.
- Mamita, eres mi reina de belleza.Mommy, you are my beauty queen.
- Mamá, eres hermosa como una rosa y tu amor me llena de felicidad cada día.Mom, you are beautiful like a rose, and your love fills me with happiness every day.
- Dile a ella: mamá, eres hermosa.Tell her: mom, you are beautiful.
- Hoy te ves muy bien, mamá, eres hermosa.You look very good today, mom, you are beautiful.
Example conversation
Javier is complimenting his mother before a party.
- ElenaEstás muy elegante para la fiesta.You look very elegant for the party.
- JavierGracias, hijo. ¿Te gusta mi vestido?Thank you, son. Do you like my dress?
- ElenaSí, mamá, eres hermosa.Yes, mom, you are beautiful.
- JavierEres muy dulce, Javier.You are very sweet, Javier.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, mamá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
