mujer bonita
/muxeɾ bonita/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'pretty lady' is translated into Spanish as mujer bonita.
The term is used to describe a woman who is physically attractive. While mujer bonita is a standard way to say 'pretty woman', you can also use mujer guapa as a common alternative to describe an attractive woman.
Which one should you use?
There is a difference in intensity between terms: mujer bonita focuses on being pretty, whereas mujer hermosa would imply a higher degree of beauty, such as 'beautiful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase mujer bonita, the adjective bonita follows the noun mujer in the standard word order.
How do you pronounce it?
/muxeɾ bonita/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish dialects, specifically in parts of Spain, calling someone guapa is a very common, casual way to greet a friend or acquaintance, not just a comment on their beauty.
- If you place the adjective before the noun and say bonita mujer, the meaning shifts from a simple description to a more poetic or literary expression of beauty.
- In a formal setting, addressing a woman as mujer bonita would be considered highly inappropriate and flirtatious rather than a polite observation.
Examples in context
- ¡Buenos días, hermosa dama! Espero que tenga un día maravilloso.Good morning, pretty lady! I hope you have a wonderful day.
- Permítame decirle que es una bella señora.Allow me to tell you that you are a beautiful lady.
- Es usted una encantadora dama. Su presencia ilumina todos los rincones.You are a charming lady, your presence lights up every room.
- Te veo radiante hoy, preciosa mujer.You look radiant today, beautiful woman.
- Ella es una mujer bonita.She is a pretty lady.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are people-watching at a cafe.
- DanielMira a esa mujer bonita.Look at that pretty lady.
- SofíaSí, es muy elegante.Yes, she is very elegant.
- DanielParece una mujer bonita y amable.She seems like a pretty and kind lady.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
