eres muy lindo
/eɾes mui lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're really cute" can be translated into Spanish as eres muy lindo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically attractive or charming. While lindo can mean "cute" or "pretty," it is often used to describe something as "nice" or "lovely" in a more general sense.
Which one should you use?
The term lindo can be used to mean "cute" or "pretty," whereas guapo (masculine) or guapa (feminine) specifically emphasizes physical attractiveness more strongly. For example, eres muy guapo means "you're very handsome/good-looking."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, you can use Eres bien bonito/a to mean "You're really cute."
How does it change in a sentence?
The word muy (very) is used here to translate the intensity of "really" from the English phrase. When speaking to a woman, you must change the adjective from lindo to linda.
Did you know?
- The word lindo is a linguistic relative of the English word 'legible'. Both words likely share a common ancestor in the Latin term legitimus, meaning 'lawful' or 'proper'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling a man lindo can be perceived as too 'sweet' or feminine. In these cases, guapo is often preferred to convey a more traditional sense of masculine attractiveness.
- Calling someone lindo is not always about their face. In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is a common way to compliment a person's kind or sweet personality.
Examples in context
- ¡Amiga, eres realmente linda!Friend, you're really cute!
- ¡Ay, Juanito! ¡Eres bien bonito, mi amor!Oh, Juanito! You're really cute, my love!
- Mira, negrita, ¡estás rechula hoy!Look, dear, you look really cute today!
- Me gusta tu estilo, eres muy lindo.I like your style, you're very cute.
- Eres muy lindo cuando sonríes.You are very cute when you smile.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are on their first date.
- JavierSofía, eres muy lindo hoy.Sofía, you're really cute today.
- Sofía¡Gracias! Tú también te ves muy bien.Thanks! You look very good too.
- JavierMe gusta mucho tu vestido.I really like your dress.
- SofíaQué amable eres, Javier.You are so kind, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, lindo, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
