muito lindo
/ˈmũj̃.tu ˈlĩ.du/word by word
The Portuguese phrase for "very beautiful" is muito lindo.
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is extremely attractive or pleasing to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The word muito means "very" or "much", and lindo means "beautiful" or "lovely".
Which one should you use?
While muito lindo implies a higher degree of beauty or splendor, muito bonito is a more common, standard way to say "very pretty" or "very beautiful".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form muito linda for feminine nouns and muito lindos for masculine plural nouns. The form lindo is the masculine form of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmũj̃.tu ˈlĩ.du/. The stressed syllable is the 1st of 4.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, lindo is used ironically to describe a situation that is actually a disaster, similar to saying 'just great' in English.
- The word lindo might actually trace back to the Latin word for 'lawful' or 'proper', rather than a word for beauty. It suggests that something beautiful was once seen as something that was 'correct' or 'right'.
- Portuguese speakers often intensify muito lindo by adding demais at the end, creating lindo demais, which translates literally to 'beautiful too much'.
Examples in context
- Eu acho muito lindo.I find it very beautiful.This sentence is useful for expressing your opinion about something being very beautiful using muito lindo.Tatoeba #8940020 by JGEN, translation #8927965 by CK
- É muito lindo.It is very beautiful.This sentence is useful for stating that something is very beautiful using muito lindo.Tatoeba #8217935 by josivangoncalves, translation #8217922 by josivangoncalves
- Ela é muito bonitaShe is very beautiful
- O cenário é extremamente beloThe scenery is extremely beautiful
- A apresentação dela foi deslumbranteHer performance was stunning
- A festa estava muito lindaThe party was very beautiful
- A praia estava maravilhosaThe beach was very beautiful
- A paisagem era arrasadoraThe landscape was breathtaking
- A modelo é descaradamente bonitaThe model is outrageously beautiful
- O pôr do sol está muito lindo hoje.The sunset is very beautiful today.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are looking at a painting in an art gallery.
- FelipeBeatriz, este quadro é muito lindo.Beatriz, this painting is very beautiful.
- BeatrizSim, as cores são maravilhosas.Yes, the colors are wonderful.
- FelipeVocê concorda que a moldura também é bonita?Do you agree that the frame is also beautiful?
- BeatrizCom certeza, combina perfeitamente.Certainly, it matches perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (muito, lindo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lindo, muito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
