superlindo
/supeɾlindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "super cute" is translated into Spanish as superlindo.
superlindo is an informal expression used to describe someone or something that is extremely attractive or adorable.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of the prefix super- (super) and lindo (cute or pretty).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The use of the prefix super- to intensify an adjective is common in informal, colloquial speech. While superlindo is informal, you can also use precioso/preciosa to describe something adorable.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term mono/a is used to describe something cute.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use superlinda for feminine nouns, superlindos for masculine plural nouns and superlindas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾlindo/
Did you know?
- While superlindo is common in Latin America, calling a person mono in Spain literally means calling them a 'monkey' but is understood as 'cute'.
- If you use superlindo to describe an object in Argentina, you might sound more like a tourist than a local, as many people there prefer using re lindo with the prefix re- to add emphasis.
- In many Latin American countries, especially Mexico, the word lindo can also be used to describe someone's personality or soul, meaning they are 'sweet' or 'kind' rather than just visually 'cute'.
Examples in context
- El vestido que llevas puesto es muy bonito.The dress you're wearing is very cute.
- ¡Tu cachorro es súper lindo!Your puppy is super cute!
- ¡Qué mono es tu nuevo perro!Your new dog is so cute!
- Ese perrito es superlindo.That puppy is super cute.
- Tu nuevo bebé es superlindo.Your new baby is super cute.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at photos on a phone.
- Sofía¿Viste la foto del gato?Did you see the photo of the cat?
- JavierSí, es superlindo.Yes, it is super cute.
- SofíaEs verdad, me encanta.It's true, I love it.
- JavierEs muy tierno.It is very sweet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
