eres lindo
/eɾes lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'you are cute' is translated into Spanish as eres lindo.
eres lindo is a compliment used to tell someone that they are attractive or endearing. The adjective lindo can describe both a person's physical appearance and their personality, such as being sweet or kind.
Which one should you use?
While eres lindo can mean 'you are cute' or 'you are sweet/endearing', the phrase eres guapo focuses more specifically on physical attractiveness, such as being handsome or good-looking.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression eres un bombón is used to say someone is attractive or appealing. It literally translates to 'you are a chocolate bonbon'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'he/she is cute', you change the verb to es lindo. Additionally, if you are speaking to a woman, you must change the ending of the adjective from -o to -a, such as in eres linda.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes lindo/
Did you know?
- While eres lindo is common in Latin America, people in Spain more frequently use eres mono to describe someone who is cute in an endearing or precious way.
- The word lindo may have originated from the Latin word legitimus, meaning 'lawful' or 'proper'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from being 'legitimate' or 'authentic' to describing someone as 'sweet' or 'cute'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone lindo or linda can be used as a gentle way to soften a request or a correction, similar to using 'sweetie' or 'honey' in English.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho tu nuevo corte de pelo. ¡Eres lindo!I really like your new haircut. You are cute!
- Eres lindo cuando sonríes.You are cute when you smile.
- Me gusta tu estilo, eres lindo.I like your style, you are cute.
- No digas eso, solo eres lindo.Don't say that, you are just cute.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are walking in a park.
- LucíaMe encanta cómo te ves hoy.I love how you look today.
- Daniel¿En serio? Gracias.Really? Thank you.
- LucíaSí, eres lindo.Yes, you are cute.
- DanielTú también eres muy amable.You are also very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
