tão lindo
/ˈtɐ̃w̃ ˈlĩ.du/word by word
The English phrase "so beautiful" is translated into Portuguese as tão lindo.
The phrase is used to describe someone or something that is very attractive or pleasing to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tão, which means "so" or "as" and lindo, which means "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the synonym tão bonito. While tão lindo is very common, tão bonito is a frequent synonym that is slightly less intense in some contexts, though often interchangeable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use tão linda for feminine nouns, tão lindos for masculine plural nouns and tão lindas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtɐ̃w̃ ˈlĩ.du/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, lindo can be used sarcastically to describe a disaster or a huge mistake, similar to saying 'just great' in English.
- The word lindo might trace back to the Latin word legitimus, meaning 'lawful' or 'proper'.
- In Brazil, lindo is frequently used as a term of endearment for children or pets regardless of their actual appearance.
Examples in context
- É tão lindo ver e ouvir as vozes e sotaques das crianças, enquanto elas falam Inglês.It's so beautiful to see and hear children's voices and accents as they speak English.This sentence shows how to use tão lindo when describing the experience of seeing and hearing something.Tatoeba #8199505 by josivangoncalves, translation #8199506 by josivangoncalves
- A paisagem é tão bonita!The landscape is so beautiful!
- A escultura é tão bonita!The sculpture is so beautiful!
- O bebê é tão lindo!The baby is so beautiful!
- O pôr do sol é tão lindo!The sunset is so beautiful!
- O carro é tão bonito!The car is so beautiful!
- A casa é tão bonita!The house is so beautiful!
- O pôr do sol está tão lindo hoje.The sunset is so beautiful today.
- Este jardim é tão lindo e calmo.This garden is so beautiful and calm.
Example conversation
Lucas and Juliana are walking through a botanical garden.
- LucasOlha este campo de flores, Juliana!Look at this flower field, Juliana!
- JulianaSim, o lugar é tão lindo.Yes, the place is so beautiful.
- LucasVocê fica tão linda sob esta luz.You look so beautiful under this light.
- JulianaObrigada, Lucas, você é muito gentil.Thank you, Lucas, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tão, lindo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lindo, tão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
