hermosísimo
/eɾmoˈsisimo/
The English phrase "very gorgeous" is expressed in Spanish as hermosísimo.
The phrase is used to describe someone or something that is extremely beautiful or attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The suffix -ísimo is used to create the absolute superlative, replacing the need for an adverb like "muy" (very).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, people commonly use Muy Linda/o to say "very gorgeous". In Spain, the phrase Super Hermoso/a is used to convey "super gorgeous".
How does it change in a sentence?
The superlative form changes its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: hermosísima is used for an extremely beautiful feminine noun, hermosísimos is for masculine plural and hermosísimas is for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾmoˈsisimo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying muy hermosísimo. Because the -ísimo suffix already conveys the meaning of "very", adding muy is redundant and creates the error "very extremely beautiful".
Did you know?
- Spanish has a separate superlative suffix -érrimo for certain words, but it is almost never used for hermoso, making hermosísimo the gold standard for extreme beauty.
- In some Latin American cultures, using the superlative hermosísimo to describe food can be a high compliment to the chef, moving beyond mere taste to aesthetic perfection.
- In some regions, using hermosísimo to describe a person can be seen as an intense compliment that borders on the romantic, depending on the tone of voice.
Examples in context
- La modelo lucía muy hermosa en el desfile de moda.The model looked very gorgeous in the fashion show.
- El actor es sumamente guapo.The actor is very gorgeous.
- ¡Estás muy guapa esta noche!You look very gorgeous tonight!
- Me encanta tu vestido, ¡estás super bonita!I love your dress, you look super gorgeous!
- ¡Eres preciosa de verdad!You are truly gorgeous!
- El paisaje es hermosísimo.The landscape is extremely beautiful.
- Tu vestido nuevo es hermosísimo.Your new dress is very gorgeous.
- Ese atardecer fue hermosísimo.That sunset was extremely beautiful.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- Daniel¿Viste ese cuadro?Did you see that painting?
- LucíaSí, es hermosísimo.Yes, it is very gorgeous.
- DanielLucía, tienes buen gusto.Lucía, you have good taste.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel.Thank you, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hermosísimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
