ești sexy
The English phrase "you're hot" can be translated into Romanian as ești sexy.
ești sexy is used to express that someone is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While ești sexy refers to physical attractiveness, ești fierbinte is used to describe someone's body temperature or a literal heat sensation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ești sexy uses the second-person singular of the verb a fi (to be), which is used for addressing one person informally.
Did you know?
- To describe someone as 'hot' in a more colloquial or slang way, young Romanians might use the word bombă, which literally means 'bomb'.
- Because sexy is an unadapted borrowing, it does not change its form to match the gender of the person you are talking to, unlike many other Romanian adjectives.
- The word ești is closely related to ešti in Romansh, a language spoken in parts of Switzerland.
Examples in context
- Ai un aspect uimitor în acele poze.You have an amazing appearance in those pictures.
- Ești super tare în seara asta.You're super hot tonight.
- Ești foarte sexy în acele poze.You're very sexy in those pictures.
- Ești sexy în acea rochie.You're sexy in that dress.
- Știi că ești sexy, nu?You know you're sexy, right?
Example conversation
Elena and Andrei are getting ready for a date.
- ElenaAndrei, ești sexy în acest costum.Andrei, you're sexy in this suit.
- AndreiMulțumesc, Elena. Și tu arăți minunat.Thank you, Elena. And you look wonderful.
- ElenaEști atât de sexy.You are so sexy.
- AndreiMă faci să mă simt foarte bine.You make me feel very good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ești, sexy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
