eres tan lindo
/eɾes tan lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're so cute" is translated into Spanish as eres tan lindo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are attractive or endearing. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the word lindo or linda can mean both "cute" and "pretty" or "handsome".
Which one should you use?
You can also use the alternative expression qué lindo/a eres to say "how cute you are" to express the same sentiment of admiration. Additionally, changing the verb to es tan lindo changes the subject from "you" to "he" or "she".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to linda if you are speaking to a female. If you change the verb from eres to es, the subject changes from "you" to "he" or "she".
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes tan lindo/
Did you know?
- While eres tan lindo is a go-to phrase in Latin America, people in Spain often use qué mono to say something is cute. This literally translates to 'how monkey'.
- The word eres is a linguistic oddity because it actually comes from the Latin word for 'you will be'. It replaced the original Latin word for 'you are' to avoid being confused with the word for 'he is'.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, calling a romantic partner lindo can be seen as too innocent or childlike, as if they are a 'cute' puppy rather than a 'sexy' adult.
Examples in context
- Antonio, eres muy lindo.Antonio, you're very cute.
- ¡María, eres tan linda!Maria, you're so cute!
- Susana, eres adorable.Susana, you're adorable.
- Eduardo, eres tan tierno.Eduardo, you're so sweet.
- Me encanta tu sonrisa, eres tan lindo.I love your smile, you're so cute.
- No digas eso, eres tan lindo.Don't say that, you're so cute.
Example conversation
Alejandro gives Elena a small handmade gift.
- AlejandroToma, hice esto para ti.Here, I made this for you.
- Elena¡Qué detalle! Eres tan lindo, Alejandro.How thoughtful! You're so cute, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta el regalo?Do you like the gift?
- ElenaSí, me encanta.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, lindo, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
