What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed as follows: del mundo means "in the world" (literally "of the world"), and the superlative "the prettiest" is formed by using the definite article, the word más and the adjective. The term del is a contraction of de and el.
Which one should you use?
You can express the same sentiment by replacing bonita with guapa in the phrase eres la chica más guapa del mundo, which often implies a more striking or physical beauty. Additionally, if you use niña instead of chica, as in eres la niña más bonita del mundo, the meaning changes from "girl/young woman" to "child/little girl".
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes la tʃika mas bonita del mundo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a romantic partner mi niña (my girl) is a common term of endearment, regardless of her actual age.
- While bonita and guapa both mean 'pretty', guapa can also be used in Spain to describe a woman who is daring or bold.
- The word más comes from the Latin word magis, which is also the root of the English word 'master'.
Examples in context
- Eres la chica más bella del mundo.You're the most beautiful girl in the world.
- Eres la chica más hermosa del mundo.You're the most gorgeous girl in the world.
- Eres la chica más bonita del mundoYou're the prettiest girl in the world
- Eres la chica más bonita del mundo.You're the prettiest girl in the world.
- Para mí, eres la chica más bonita del mundo.To me, you're the prettiest girl in the world.
- Sé que eres la chica más bonita del mundo.I know you're the prettiest girl in the world.
Example conversation
Alejandro is giving a romantic compliment to Elena during a walk.
- AlejandroEres la chica más bonita del mundo, Elena.You're the prettiest girl in the world, Elena.
- Elena¡Qué romántico eres, Alejandro!How romantic you are, Alejandro!
- AlejandroLo digo en serio.I am serious.
- ElenaGracias, me haces sonrojar.Thank you, you make me blush.