te ves muy bonita
/te bes mui bonita/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "you look really pretty" is translated as te ves muy bonita.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that their current appearance is attractive. While bonita means "pretty", you may also encounter the term hermosa to mean "beautiful".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is more common to use te ves muy guapa instead of bonita to compliment someone's appearance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the gender of the person you are addressing. Because bonita is the feminine form, te ves muy bonita is used when speaking to a woman. To use this phrase when speaking to a man, you must change the adjective to the masculine form te ves muy bonito. Additionally, the adjective guapo is masculine. If you wish to emphasize that the person's appearance is a temporary state, you can use the verb estás.
Did you know?
- The word bonito can also refer to a specific type of tuna found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
- The term guapo is related to the word guapo in older dialects, which once meant 'brave' or 'bold' rather than just attractive.
- While bonita is a general compliment, using guapa in Spain can sometimes be used as a casual way to get a stranger's attention, similar to saying 'hey gorgeous'.
Examples in context
- Está usted muy guapa.You look very pretty.
- Se le ve muy bonita.You look very lovely.
- Te ves realmente bonita.You look really pretty.
- Te ves increíble.You look incredible.
- ¡Luces preciosa!You look gorgeous!
- Te ves regia.You look stunning.
- Te ves muy bonita con ese vestido.You look really pretty in that dress.
- Hoy te ves muy bonita, de verdad.Today you look really pretty, truly.
- Con ese maquillaje te ves muy bonita.With that makeup, you look really pretty.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are preparing to go to a party.
- MateoElena, te ves muy bonita hoy.Elena, you look really pretty today.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo. Eres muy amable.Thanks, Mateo. You are very kind.
- MateoEse color te queda muy bien.That color looks very good on you.
- ElenaMe alegra mucho que te guste.I am very glad that you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
