Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| majo | /ˈmaxo/ | |
| nais | /ˈnais/ | |
| vergón | /beɾˈɡon/ | |
| que le trata bien a | /ke le tɾata bjen a/ (from spelling rules) | |
| nice | /ˈnais/ | Latin America |
The term majo is used to describe someone who is friendly and has a pleasant personality, or to describe an object that is attractive or pretty. Other ways to express being nice include using simpático or simpática for a person's friendly character, lindo or linda for something beautiful or nice and hermoso or hermosa when referring to beautiful objects or experiences. If you want to say something is great, you can also use genial.
Which one should you use?
While majo can refer to a person's personality, it is also frequently used to describe an object's appearance as being attractive or pretty.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form majo is primarily used in an informal register. The form nice is tagged as used in Latin America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term majo is a common colloquialism used specifically in Spain.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective majo must agree in gender with the person or object being described. Use maja for feminine singular nouns, majos for masculine plural or mixed-gender groups and majas for feminine plural groups.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaxo/
Did you know?
- The term majo might share its mysterious origins with the English word 'masher', stemming from an ancient Romani root.
- The word simpático is a 'false friend' for English speakers because it describes a friendly personality rather than someone who is literally sympathetic or feels pity.
- Depending on the region, using majo to describe a person can shift from meaning 'friendly' to meaning 'dressed in a traditional, flashy style'.
Examples in context
- Escribe algo majo en mi escayola.Write something nice on my cast.This example shows how to use majo to request something pleasant be written on a cast.Tatoeba #1593379 by teskmon, translation #1205879 by sundown
- Ella me compró un abrigo muy majo.She bought me a nice coat.This sentence demonstrates using majo to describe an object like a coat.Tatoeba #2878301 by teskmon, translation #315506 by CK
- Por Dios, por favor sé majo con él.For goodness' sake, please be nice to him.This sentence illustrates using majo to tell someone to behave nicely toward another person.Tatoeba #1890597 by teskmon, translation #240180 by CH
- El hotel tiene un ambiente muy agradable.The hotel has a very nice atmosphere.
- Es agradable conocerlo.It's nice to meet you.
- La comida aquí es muy buena.The food here is very nice.
- La conferencia fue realmente buena.The conference was really nice.
- Tienes una casa muy bonita.You have a very nice house.
- El paisaje es realmente bonito.The landscape is really nice.
- ¡Qué linda te ves hoy!You look nice today!
- El bebé tiene una sonrisa muy linda.The baby has a very nice smile.
- ¡Qué hermosa canción!What a nice song!
- Tienes un coche hermoso.You have a nice car.
- Pablo es una persona muy simpática.Pablo is a very nice person.
- Tu amiga fue muy simpática conmigo.Your friend was very nice to me.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a new colleague at work.
- Daniel¿Qué te ha parecido el nuevo compañero?What did you think of the new colleague?
- MaríaParece un chico muy majo, la verdad.He seems like a very nice guy, honestly.
- DanielSí, es muy amable con todos.Yes, he is very kind to everyone.
- MaríaMe gusta que sea tan atento.I like that he is so attentive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nice” translations and entries majo, nais, vergón, nice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries majo, nice, vergón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
