palabras bonitas
/palabɾas bonitas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "nice words" is translated as palabras bonitas.
This phrase refers to kind or complimentary things that someone says to make another person feel good.
Which one should you use?
While palabras bonitas is a common way to say "nice words," you might use palabras amables if you are referring specifically to words that are polite or courteous.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this phrase is palabra bonita, which means "nice word".
How do you pronounce it?
/palabɾas bonitas/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, if someone is being overly flattering to get something, you might say they are 'echando flores', which literally means 'throwing flowers' instead of using 'palabras bonitas'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, palabras bonitas are essential for the custom of 'piropo', which is a spontaneous and poetic compliment given to a stranger in the street.
- The word bonita comes from the Latin 'bonus', which also gave English the word 'bonus' to describe something extra and good.
Examples in context
- Eres increíble.You are incredible.
- Tienes una sonrisa preciosa.You have a beautiful smile.
- Tu amabilidad no tiene límites.Your kindness knows no bounds.
- ¡Muchas gracias por tu ayuda!Thank you very much for your help!
- Agradezco mucho tu apoyo.I truly appreciate your support.
- Estoy muy agradecido/a por todo lo que has hecho.I am very grateful for everything you have done.
- Sé que lo lograrás. ¡Confío en ti!I know you will succeed. I believe in you!
- No te rindas. Eres fuerte y capaz.Don't give up. You are strong and capable.
- Sigue adelante, estás haciendo un buen trabajo.Keep going, you're doing a great job.
- Ella siempre me dice palabras bonitas.She always says nice words to me.
- Ella siempre dice palabras bonitas.She always says nice words.
- Gracias por tus palabras bonitas.Thank you for your nice words.
- Él me dedicó unas palabras bonitas.He dedicated some nice words to me.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking after a small gathering.
- ElenaAlejandro, gracias por tus palabras bonitas hoy.Alejandro, thank you for your nice words today.
- AlejandroNo es nada, Elena, te lo mereces.It's nothing, Elena, you deserve it.
- ElenaMe han hecho sentir muy especial.They made me feel very special.
- AlejandroEs la verdad, siempre eres muy amable.It's the truth, you are always very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
