estás deslumbrante
/estas deslumbɾante/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "you're stunning" is estás deslumbrante.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they look exceptionally beautiful or attractive. It focuses on how a person appears at a specific moment.
Which one should you use?
Using estás deslumbrante implies the person looks stunning right now, such as while dressed up for a party. In contrast, eres deslumbrante would imply they possess a dazzling personality or essence as a permanent trait.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may commonly hear Eres impresionante or Eres guapísimo(a). In Argentina, the phrase ¡Qué lindo(a) sos! is popular to express "How beautiful you are!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb estar rather than ser because it describes a temporary state or a specific appearance in the present moment.
Did you know?
- The verb deslumbrar literally means 'to blind with light', so calling someone deslumbrante implies their beauty is so bright it is almost overwhelming to the eyes.
- In Argentina, the phrase ¡Qué lindo(a) sos! is used to say someone is beautiful, employing the pronoun sos instead of the standard eres.
- If you use this phrase in a casual setting like a bar, you might sound like a character in a romantic novel or a theatrical play.
Examples in context
- ¡Guau! Estás deslumbrante con ese vestido.Wow! You look stunning in that dress.
- Estás deslumbrante con ese vestido rojo.You're stunning in that red dress.
- ¡Guau! Estás deslumbrante hoy.Wow! You're stunning today.
- No puedo dejar de mirarte, estás deslumbrante.I can't stop looking at you, you're stunning.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are getting ready for a formal gala.
- LucíaHola, Mateo. ¿Cómo me veo?Hi, Mateo. How do I look?
- MateoLucía, estás deslumbrante.Lucía, you're stunning.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, qué amable eres.Thank you so much, you're so kind.
- MateoEs la verdad, te ves increíble.It's the truth, you look incredible.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
