eres tan lindo
/eɾes tan lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're so cute" is translated into Spanish as eres tan lindo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are attractive or endearing. While lindo is a common way to express being cute, using the word guapo/a would shift the meaning more specifically toward being "handsome" or "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
You can use tan (so) for emphasis, or you can use muy (very) to express a similar sentiment, such as in eres muy lindo.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, you must change the ending of the adjective to the feminine form linda.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes tan lindo/
Did you know?
- While lindo is common in Latin America, speakers in Spain are more likely to use mono to say someone is cute. In Spain, calling a person mono is a common way to describe a 'cute' or 'adorable' look.
- The word lindo likely evolved from the Latin word for 'lawful' or 'proper'. It originally meant 'legitimate' before shifting to mean 'pure' and eventually 'cute'.
- Calling someone lindo can be platonic or romantic. However, if used with a specific tone of voice in certain regions, it can be used sarcastically to mean 'precocious' or 'cheeky'.
Examples in context
- ¡Amigo, eres muy bonito!Friend, you're so cute!
- ¡Eres guapísimo!You're so cute/handsome!
- Eres tan lindo cuando te ríes.You're so cute when you laugh.
- No me digas eso, eres tan lindo.Don't tell me that, you're so cute.
- Gracias, tú también eres tan lindo.Thank you, you are so cute too.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are on a first date.
- JavierTe ves muy bien hoy.You look great today.
- ElenaGracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
- JavierEres tan lindo cuando te sonrojas.You're so cute when you blush.
- Elena¡No digas eso!Don't say that!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, lindo, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
