tu sonrisa es hermosa
/tu sonrisa es eɾmosa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase 'your smile is beautiful' is translated as tu sonrisa es hermosa.
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that the appearance of their smile is lovely.
Which one should you use?
While hermosa and bella both mean beautiful, bella can sometimes sound slightly more poetic or literary than hermosa.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Tu sonrisa es hermosa. is used to say 'Your smile is beautiful.'. In Spain, you may also hear Tu sonrisa es preciosa. to mean 'Your smile is precious.' or Tienes una sonrisa bonita. to mean 'You have a pretty smile.'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the same sentiment in a formal or respectful manner, use su instead of tu.
How do you pronounce it?
/tu sonrisa es eɾmosa/
Did you know?
- The word sonrisa comes from the Latin subrīsa, which combines the prefix for 'under' with the word for 'laugh'. Literally, a smile was historically viewed as a 'sub-laugh' or a laugh held underneath.
- The word preciosa is often used to describe a smile in Spain, though its literal meaning is 'precious'.
- In Spanish, there is a distinct difference between risa and sonrisa. While risa refers to the audible act of laughter, sonrisa specifically denotes the silent, visual act of smiling.
Examples in context
- Su sonrisa es encantadora. Ilumina la sala.Your smile is lovely. It brightens the room.
- ¡Tu sonrisa es hermosa! Eres increíblemente gracioso/a.Your smile is beautiful! You are incredibly funny.
- ¡Tu sonrisa es linda! Iluminas mi día.Your smile is cute! You brighten up my day.
- Me encanta decirte que tu sonrisa es hermosa.I love telling you that your smile is beautiful.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are having coffee on a sunny afternoon.
- DanielSofía, tu sonrisa es hermosa.Sofía, your smile is beautiful.
- Sofía¡Muchas gracias, Daniel!Thank you so much, Daniel!
- DanielMe haces muy feliz.You make me very happy.
- SofíaTú también me haces feliz.You make me happy too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, sonrisa, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
