Eres tan hermosa
/eɾes tan eɾmosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're so beautiful" can be translated into Spanish as Eres tan hermosa.
By using the verb ser (in the form Eres), the speaker implies that this beauty is a characteristic or a permanent quality of the person.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase Eres tan hermosa, Eres means "you are" (from the verb *ser*), tan means "so" and hermosa means "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
While Eres tan hermosa is used for a woman, you must use the masculine form Eres tan hermoso when addressing a man.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venezuela, people commonly use the cheeky, informal expression Eres una mamacita to compliment someone's beauty. In Argentina, Sos una diosa and Sos divina are expressions used to show admiration for someone's beauty.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Eres tan hermosa uses the feminine adjective hermosa, making it specifically used when addressing a woman. To address a man, you must change the adjective to the masculine form hermoso.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes tan eɾmosa/
Did you know?
- The word eres is a linguistic fossil from the Latin future tense. It actually stems from the Latin word eris, which means 'you will be', rather than the standard Latin present tense form.
- The adjective hermosa is often associated with 'harmony' in its deeper semantic roots. To be beautiful in this sense is to possess a sense of proportion and balance.
- In Latin America, using mamacita to say someone is beautiful can be perceived as very flirtatious or even aggressive depending on the tone and setting.
Examples in context
- ¡Eres tan hermosa!You're so beautiful!This sentence is useful for expressing the compliment Eres tan hermosa.Tatoeba #592444 by Leono, translation #385394 by Mouseneb
- Eres tan hermosa con ese vestido.You're so beautiful in that dress.
- No te lo digo suficiente: eres tan hermosa.I don't tell you enough: you're so beautiful.
Example conversation
Mateo gives Sofía a compliment during a romantic dinner.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, eres muy amable.Thank you, Mateo, you are very kind.
- MateoEs la verdad, eres tan hermosa.It's the truth, you're so beautiful.
- SofíaMe haces sonrojar.You're making me blush.
- MateoSolo digo lo que veo.I'm only saying what I see.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
