bonito nombre
/bonito nombɾe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "pretty name" is translated as bonito nombre.
The phrase is used to describe a name that is pleasing or attractive to hear.
Which one should you use?
While bonito nombre is a common way to express this sentiment, in many Latin American countries it is more common to use lindo nombre.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective bonito can be placed either before or after the noun nombre without changing the core meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
/bonito nombɾe/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- ¡Ana, qué bonito nombre tienes!Ana, what a pretty name you have!
- ¡Carlos, tu nombre es hermoso!Carlos, your name is beautiful!
- Tienes un bonito nombre.You have a pretty name.
- Ese es un bonito nombre para un bebé.That is a pretty name for a baby.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are meeting for the first time at a party.
- AlejandroHola, soy Alejandro. ¿Cómo te llamas?Hello, I am Alejandro. What is your name?
- SofíaMe llamo Sofía.My name is Sofía.
- AlejandroSofía es un bonito nombre.Sofía is a pretty name.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonito, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
