simplemente hermosa
/simplemente eɾmosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "simply gorgeous" is translated into Spanish as simplemente hermosa.
This expression is used to describe someone or something that is extremely beautiful.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "simply beautiful", where hermosa is the standard way to express "gorgeous" in this context.
Which one should you use?
While simplemente hermosa is a common way to say gorgeous, you may also use simplemente bella as a slightly more poetic or classical alternative to express the same sentiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the person or object being described. For example, use simplemente hermoso for a masculine singular subject, simplemente hermosa for a feminine singular subject, simplemente hermosas for a feminine plural subject and simplemente hermosos for a masculine plural subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/simplemente eɾmosa/
Did you know?
- In a humorous or sarcastic way, a Spanish speaker might say a disastrous situation is simplemente hermoso to express that things are actually quite bad.
- In Spanish, you can describe a wonderful piece of news as una noticia hermosa, which sounds much more emotional and heartfelt than simply saying it is 'good'.
- When describing a group of people, even if the group consists of ninety-nine women and only one man, you must use the masculine form simplemente hermosos.
Examples in context
- Tu traje elegante es simplemente hermoso.Your elegant suit is simply gorgeous.
- La vista desde la montaña es simplemente hermosa.The view from the mountain is simply gorgeous.
- Tu nueva casa es simplemente hermosa.Your new house is simply gorgeous.
- Esa puesta de sol es simplemente hermosa.That sunset is simply gorgeous.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at an art gallery.
- MateoMira esta pintura, es simplemente hermosa.Look at this painting, it is simply gorgeous.
- MaríaTienes razón, los colores son increíbles.You are right, the colors are incredible.
- MateoQuisiera comprarla para mi sala.I would like to buy it for my living room.
- MaríaSería una pieza perfecta, Mateo.It would be a perfect piece, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
