bonito pelo
/bonito pelo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "nice hair" is translated as bonito pelo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that their hair looks attractive.
Which one should you use?
While bonito pelo is a direct translation, using qué lindo pelo is a more common way to express the exclamation "what nice hair!" in many Latin American countries. The phrase qué buen pelo is a common alternative used to compliment the quality or look of someone's hair.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Tienes un pelo precioso means "You have gorgeous hair".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bonito can be placed after the noun pelo to sound more natural in many Spanish-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/bonito pelo/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Tienes un cabello tan hermoso. Me encanta cómo brilla. ¡Qué linda melena!Your hair is so beautiful, I love how it shines. What a lovely mane!
- Qué bonito cabello tienes. El color y la textura son increíbles. ¡Me encanta!Your hair is so nice. The color and texture are incredible. I love it!
- Te queda genial el nuevo peinado, ¿cómo lo lograste? Realmente resalta la belleza de tu cabello.The new hairstyle looks great on you, how did you achieve it? It really enhances the beauty of your hair.
- Qué bonito pelo tienes hoy.What nice hair you have today.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena meet at a cafe.
- AlejandroHola Elena, ¡qué bonito pelo tienes!Hello Elena, what nice hair you have!
- ElenaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Fuiste a la peluquería?Did you go to the hairdresser?
- ElenaSí, ayer me lo cortïe.Yes, I got it cut yesterday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonito, pelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
