lindo
masculine, everyday
In Colombia pretty is lindo for masculine things and linda for feminine ones. Bonita, bonito and hermosa are also common.
Meaning: attractive (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| lindo | masculine, everyday |
| linda | feminine, everyday |
| bonita | feminine |
| hermosa | feminine, warm |
Lindo is a very frequent compliment and is used for places, objects and people. Hermosa is stronger, like "beautiful". The ending changes with the noun, so a pretty city is una ciudad linda and a pretty house is una casa bonita.
Did you know?
- The walled city of Cartagena became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
Examples in context
- Qué linda ciudad.What a pretty city.
- Tu vestido es muy bonito.Your dress is very pretty.
- Cartagena es hermosa.Cartagena is beautiful.
Example conversation
Two friends walk through the old town of Cartagena.
- IsabelMira qué linda esa plaza.Look how pretty that square is.
- AndreaSí, y las casas son hermosas.Yes, and the houses are beautiful.
- IsabelTomemos una foto.Let us take a photo.
