sí, hermosa
The English phrase "yes, beautiful" is translated into Spanish as sí, hermosa.
This phrase is used to both confirm a statement and provide a compliment simultaneously. It is used to agree with a statement while complimenting a female person or thing.
Which one should you use?
Use sí, hermoso instead of sí, hermosa if you are complimenting a male person or a masculine object. The forms Sí, bonito and Sí, hermoso also serve as masculine versions of the phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective hermosa must end in a to agree with a feminine noun or person.
Did you know?
- The word sí shares an ancient root with the English word 'self', tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European ancestor where the word meant 'to oneself'.
- While hermosa means 'beautiful', the root word hermoso is also used in Spanish to describe 'delicious' food or a 'great' piece of luck, moving beyond physical looks.
- Because hermosa is a highly superlative adjective, saying sí, hermosa to a person can sometimes be perceived as slightly flirtatious or overly dramatic depending on your tone.
Examples in context
- Sí, usted es muy bonita. Su belleza es admirable.Yes, you are very beautiful. Your beauty is admirable.
- ¡Claro que sí! ¡Eres súper linda!Of course! You're super beautiful!
- Sí, hermosa.Yes, beautiful.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at a flower garden.
- Javier¿No crees que esta rosa es especial?Don't you think this rose is special?
- MaríaEs la flor más linda del jardín.It is the prettiest flower in the garden.
- JavierSí, hermosa, es realmente perfecta.Yes, beautiful, it is truly perfect.
- MaríaMe alegra que te guste también.I am glad that you like it too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
