ojos bonitos
/oxos bonitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pretty eyes" is translated into Spanish as ojos bonitos.
ojos bonitos is used to describe eyes that are attractive or pleasing to look at. You can also use ojos lindos to mean pretty or cute eyes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of ojos, meaning "eyes" and bonitos, meaning "pretty" or "nice".
Which one should you use?
While ojos bonitos is a standard way to say pretty eyes, using ojos bellos would sound more poetic or literary.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations include using Tienes unos ojos bonitos in Mexico, Tienes unos ojos hermosos in Spain, Tus ojos son muy bellos in Colombia and Tenés unos ojos preciosos in Argentina.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bonitos must be plural and masculine to agree with the masculine plural noun ojos.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ojo is used in the phrase ¡Ojo!, which is a common exclamation meaning 'Watch out!' or 'Pay attention!'
- The adjective bonito is shared with the name of a species of tuna, the bonito, which is prized in Mediterranean and Atlantic cuisines.
- The word ojos appears in the common idiom estaba con los ojos como platos, meaning someone was staring in complete shock or surprise.
Examples in context
- Tengo unos ojos bonitos.I have pretty eyes.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have ojos bonitos.Tatoeba #1237120 by Shishir, translation #9741422 by DJ_Saidez
- Tenía unos ojos bonitos.She had pretty eyes.This sentence is useful for describing that someone had ojos bonitos.Tatoeba #13904334 by rul, translation #12277865 by Miktsoanit
- Tus ojos son tan hermosos como un cielo estrellado.Your eyes are as beautiful as a starry sky.
- Nunca había visto ojos tan bonitos como los tuyos.I've never seen eyes as beautiful as yours.
- Ella tiene unos ojos bonitos.She has pretty eyes.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are having a casual conversation at a cafe.
- JavierSofía, tienes unos ojos bonitos.Sofía, you have pretty eyes.
- Sofía¡Muchas gracias, Javier!Thank you so much, Javier!
- JavierEs un cumplido sincero.It is a sincere compliment.
- SofíaEres muy amable.You are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
