Eres bonita
feminine, everyday
To tell a girl "you're pretty", say Eres bonita. In Spain Eres muy guapa is the usual compliment, and in Latin America eres hermosa is also heard. It is also called Estás muy bonita.
Meaning: compliment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Eres bonita | feminine, everyday |
| Eres muy guapa | Spain |
| Eres hermosa | strong |
| Estás muy bonita | today |
Which one should you use?
Bonita is gentle and friendly. Hermosa is stronger and more romantic. Guapa is about looks in general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Spain prefers guapa and Latin America prefers bonita, linda or hermosa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -a marks a woman. Eres describes what she is like in general. Estás describes how she looks right now, as in estás muy bonita hoy.
Did you know?
- Spaniards use guapo and guapa even for greeting friends, as in hola, guapa.
Examples in context
- Eres muy bonita.You are very pretty.
- Estás muy bonita hoy.You look very pretty today.
- Eres muy guapa, ¿lo sabías?You are very pretty, did you know that?
Example conversation
Samuel compliments his friend Alba at a party.
- SamuelAlba, estás muy guapa esta noche.Alba, you look very pretty tonight.
- AlbaGracias, Samuel.Thank you, Samuel.
- SamuelEs la verdad.It is the truth.
