What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eres (you are), muy (very) and hermosa (beautiful).
Which one should you use?
While hermosa implies a deep or classic beauty, the word guapa is a more common, everyday way to say someone is attractive or good-looking. For example, you might use Eres muy guapa to say someone is very good-looking or pretty.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the phrase Eres muy linda is commonly used to say "you're very beautiful". In Spain, the phrase Eres muy guapa is used for the same purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because hermosa ends in -a, this specific form is used only when addressing a female. To compliment a man, you must change the adjective to the masculine form hermoso, resulting in eres muy hermoso. Similarly, guapa is the feminine form, while guapo is the masculine form.
Did you know?
- The word eres is a linguistic relic from a Latin future tense. While it is used in the present tense in Spanish, it actually derives from the Latin 'eris', which means 'you will be'.
- While guapa is the standard word for 'attractive' in Spain, in some Latin American countries it can specifically refer to someone who is brave or daring.
- The phrase Eres muy hermosa uses a permanent state of being, but Spanish speakers often use the verb estar to say Estás muy hermosa when someone looks especially beautiful in a specific moment or outfit.
Examples in context
- Eres muy hermosa.You're very beautiful.This example is useful for practicing the phrase eres muy hermosa.Tatoeba #688019 by lukaszpp, translation #2218475 by CK
- Hoy eres muy hermosa con ese vestido.Today you are very beautiful in that dress.
- Sé que eres muy hermosa, pero no seas tímida.I know you are very beautiful, but don't be shy.
Example conversation
Mateo gives Lucía a compliment during a date.
- LucíaTe ves increíble hoy.You look incredible today.
- Mateo¡Gracias, Mateo!Thank you, Mateo!
- LucíaDe verdad, eres muy hermosa.Really, you're very beautiful.
- MateoEres muy dulce conmigo.You are very sweet with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
