bebé lindo
/bebe lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pretty baby" is translated into Spanish as bebé lindo.
This phrase is used to describe an infant or young child who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
Other forms may be used depending on the level of informality or the specific region.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to refer to a "pretty baby" as Niño/Niña Precioso(a).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the baby is female, the adjective changes from lindo to linda to match the gender, resulting in bebé linda.
Did you know?
- The word lindo might not have always been about beauty, but instead originated from the Latin word for 'legitimate' or 'lawful'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, adults use bebé as a romantic term of endearment for a partner, similar to 'baby' or 'babe' in English.
- Depending on the region, speakers may use the diminutive bebecito to make the phrase sound even more affectionate and tender.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! ¿Es este su bebé? ¡Es un bebé hermoso!Hello! Is this your baby? They are a beautiful baby!
- ¡Mira qué bebé bonito tenemos aquí!Look at the pretty baby we have here!
- ¡Qué bebé lindo!What a pretty baby!
- ¡Qué bebé lindo tiene tu hermana!What a pretty baby your sister has!
- El bebé lindo sonríe mucho.The pretty baby smiles a lot.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a family gathering.
- AlejandroLucía, tienes un bebé lindo.Lucía, you have a pretty baby.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs un bebé lindo y tranquilo.He is a pretty and calm baby.
- LucíaSí, duerme muy bien.Yes, he sleeps very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bebé, lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
