eres deslumbrante
/eɾes deslumbɾante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're gorgeous" can be translated into Spanish as eres deslumbrante.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are strikingly beautiful. Other variations can focus on how someone looks in a specific moment or use different levels of intensity, such as eres bellísima to say someone is very beautiful.
Which one should you use?
The choice between eres and estás changes the meaning of the compliment. Use eres deslumbrante to imply that being gorgeous is a permanent or inherent quality of the person. In contrast, use estás deslumbrante to say that someone looks gorgeous in a specific moment, such as when they are dressed up for an event.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the informal expressions Estás buenísima or Estás buenísimo are used to express that someone looks amazing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase eres deslumbrante uses the verb ser (in the form eres), which is used in Spanish to describe permanent or inherent characteristics like beauty.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes deslumbɾante/
Did you know?
- The word deslumbrar literally means 'to blind with light', making the compliment a way of saying someone's beauty is overwhelming to the senses.
- If you use the phrase estás buenísima in a professional setting in Mexico, it may be perceived as highly suggestive or even vulgar rather than a polite compliment.
- In some contexts, deslumbrar can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is so talented or impressive that they overshadow everyone else in the room.
Examples in context
- Eres deslumbrante con ese vestido.You're gorgeous in that dress.
- No puedo dejar de mirarte, eres deslumbrante.I can't stop looking at you, you're gorgeous.
- Bajo la luz de la luna, eres deslumbrante.Under the moonlight, you're gorgeous.
Example conversation
A formal gala event where Sofía and Javier are dressed up.
- SofíaJavier, eres deslumbrante esta noche.Javier, you're gorgeous tonight.
- JavierGracias, Sofía. Tú también te ves increíble.Thank you, Sofía. You look incredible too.
- SofíaMe haces sonrojar.You make me blush.
- JavierEs solo la verdad.It is just the truth.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
