Eres hermosa
to a woman
In the Dominican Republic you say Eres hermosa to a woman and Eres hermoso to a man. Qué linda eres is a warm, lighter way to say it to a woman.
Meaning: compliment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Eres hermosa | to a woman |
| Eres hermoso | to a man |
| Qué linda eres | to a woman, warm |
Which one should you use?
A softer compliment is Estás muy linda hoy (you look very pretty today), which speaks of how someone looks today rather than who they are.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending agrees with the person: -a for a woman and -o for a man.
Did you know?
- Compliments and nicknames are a normal part of everyday Dominican courtesy.
Examples in context
- Eres hermosa, de verdad.You are beautiful, truly.
- Eres hermoso, mi amor.You are beautiful, my love.
- Estás muy linda hoy.You look very pretty today.
Example conversation
Michael tells his partner Laura how he sees her before a party in Santo Domingo.
- MichaelLaura, eres hermosa.Laura, you are beautiful.
- LauraGracias, mi amor.Thank you, my love.
- MichaelVamos a la fiesta.Let us go to the party.
