qué lindo
Mexico, everyday
To say "so cute" in Mexico use qué lindo for masculine things and qué linda for feminine ones. Qué tierno and qué chulo are also very Mexican choices.
Meaning: exclamation of delight at something sweet (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| qué lindo | Mexico, everyday |
| qué tierno | Mexico, sweet |
| qué chulo | Mexico, casual |
Qué lindo works for a baby, a puppy or a gift. Qué tierno stresses sweetness and tenderness, like seeing a child hug a toy.
Which one should you use?
Qué chulo or qué chula is a relaxed way to praise something pretty, and it is a typical Mexican word. Qué padre means cool, not cute.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agrees with the thing you are praising: qué lindo bebé, qué linda casa, qué lindos zapatos.
Did you know?
- In Mexican Spanish chulo can also be used to compliment people, as in qué chula te ves.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué lindo bebé!What a cute baby!
- Qué tierno, te regaló flores.So sweet, he gave you flowers.
- ¡Qué chula tu casa!Your house is so cute!
Example conversation
Friends Mariana and Paty see a puppy at a park in Guadalajara.
- MarianaPaty, mira ese perrito.Paty, look at that puppy.
- Paty¡Ay, qué lindo! ¿Cómo se llama?Oh, so cute! What is his name?
- MarianaSe llama Canelo. Qué tierno.His name is Canelo. So sweet.
