eso es hermoso
/eso es eɾmoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "that is beautiful" is translated into Spanish as eso es hermoso.
This phrase is used to describe something that is visually or aesthetically pleasing. To add emphasis, you can use the intensifiers muy (very) or realmente (truly) before the adjective. If you wish to change the statement into an exclamation like "How beautiful!", use ¡Qué hermoso! Synonyms for this concept include bello and lindo.
Which one should you use?
While hermoso is a very common way to say beautiful, bello is a slightly more poetic or formal alternative. If you want to describe something as "pretty" or "nice" rather than possessing a high degree of splendor, use bonito instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, particularly in Spain, the informal phrase Es chulo/a is used to convey that something is beautiful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective hermoso must agree with the gender of the noun it describes. For example, use hermosa when describing a feminine noun like casa.
How do you pronounce it?
/eso es eɾmoso/
Did you know?
- The phrase Es chulo in Spain can describe something as beautiful, but in other countries, it can mean 'cocky' or 'arrogant'.
- The word hermoso is a descendant of the Latin fōrmōsus, which literally meant 'well-formed'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing a person as hermosa can feel much more intense and profound than the English 'beautiful', often implying a striking or divine presence.
Examples in context
- Eso es hermoso.That is beautiful.This sentence demonstrates the use of the phrase eso es hermoso.Tatoeba #1178603 by marcelostockle, translation #1097948 by cntrational
- El arte que presenta el museo es hermosoThe art presented in the museum is beautiful
- La joya que llevas puesta es preciosaThe jewel you are wearing is beautiful
- La puesta de sol en este lugar es estupendaThe sunset in this place is beautiful
- Ese vestido es bonitoThat dress is beautiful
- ¡Tu casa es chula!Your house is beautiful!
- La vista desde la montaña es realmente preciosa.The view from the mountain is truly beautiful.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at a sunset together.
- SofíaMira los colores del cielo, Javier.Look at the colors of the sky, Javier.
- JavierTienes razón, eso es hermoso.You are right, that is beautiful.
- Sofía¿Quieres tomar una foto?Do you want to take a photo?
- JavierSí, quiero guardar este momento.Yes, I want to save this moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, eso, hermoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
