bonito sombrero
/bonito sombɾeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nice hat" is translated into Spanish as bonito sombrero.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that the hat they are wearing is attractive. You can also use the exclamation qué bonito sombrero to say "what a nice hat", which is a very natural way to deliver this compliment in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
While bonito sombrero is a standard way to say "nice hat", using lindo sombrero is more common in many Latin American countries to express the same sentiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase bonito sombrero, the adjective bonito precedes the noun sombrero. This is a common way in Spanish to emphasize the quality of the object.
How do you pronounce it?
/bonito sombɾeɾo/
Did you know?
- If you use the word bonito in a fishing context, it refers to a specific type of tuna known as a bonito.
- The word sombrero is literally a 'shadow maker', as it is derived from sombra, meaning 'shade'.
- While sombrero is the general word for hat, in many regions it specifically evokes the wide-brimmed traditional hats of Mexico rather than a generic head covering.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué sombrero más genial!What a cool hat!
- ¡Vaya sombrero chulo!Wow, what a stylish hat!
- ¡Ese sombrero te queda genial!That hat looks great on you!
- Su sombrero es muy elegante.Your hat is very elegant.
- Señor(a), su sombrero es precioso.Sir/Madam, your hat is beautiful.
- Permítame felicitarlo(a) por su excelente elección de sombrero.Allow me to congratulate you on your excellent hat choice.
- Me parece que su sombrero es realmente distinguido.I find your hat to be truly distinguished.
- ¡Qué bonito sombrero tienes!What a nice hat you have!
- Ese es un bonito sombrero.That is a nice hat.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are walking in a park on a sunny day.
- SofíaDaniel, tienes un bonito sombrero.Daniel, you have a nice hat.
- DanielGracias, Sofía. Me lo compré ayer.Thanks, Sofia. I bought it yesterday.
- SofíaTe queda muy bien.It looks very good on you.
- DanielQué amable eres.You are so kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonito, sombrero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
