How to Say “You’re Beautiful” in Latin

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pulcher es
The Latin phrase for "you're beautiful" is pulcher es.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically or aesthetically attractive.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the adjective pulcher (beautiful) and the second-person singular verb es (you are).

Which one should you use?

If you are speaking to a woman, use the feminine form pulchra es instead.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word pulcher is the masculine form of the adjective for beautiful. The word pulchra is the feminine form of the adjective for beautiful.

Did you know?

  • The word pulcher is the root of the English word 'pulchritude', which is a formal term for physical beauty.
  • In Latin, the word pulcher does not just describe physical beauty but can also mean 'noble' or 'stately' in a moral or social sense.

Examples in context

  • Domina, formosa es!
    Lady, you are beautiful!
  • Pulcher es, amice.
    You're beautiful, friend.
  • Scio te pulchrum esse.
    I know you are beautiful.

Example conversation

Claudia is complimenting Marcus on his appearance.

  1. Claudia

    Marce, pulcher es hodie.
    Marcus, you're beautiful today.
  2. Marcus

    Gratias tibi ago, Claudia.
    Thank you, Claudia.
  3. Claudia

    Tua facies lucet.
    Your face is glowing.
  4. Marcus

    Tu quoque pulchra es.
    You are beautiful too.

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