tu voz es hermosa
/tu boθ es eɾmosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'your voice is beautiful' is translated into Spanish as tu voz es hermosa.
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that the sound of their speaking or singing voice is pleasing.
Which one should you use?
You might use tu voz es linda if you want to offer a more casual or softer version of the compliment, meaning 'your voice is pretty' or 'your voice is lovely'. Additionally, you can use the exclamation ¡Qué bonita tu voz! to informally express admiration for someone's voice, which translates to 'how beautiful (your voice is)!'
How do you pronounce it?
/tu boθ es eɾmosa/
Did you know?
- The word voz can also refer to a 'vote' in certain legal or formal contexts, such as having a 'voice' in a decision.
- While 'hermosa' is standard, in some Caribbean dialects, you might hear people use 'dulce' (sweet) to describe a voice, focusing more on the texture than the visual beauty.
- If you use the word 'bella' instead of 'hermosa', you move from a standard compliment to a more poetic or romantic tone often found in song lyrics.
Examples in context
- Tienes una voz preciosa, es un placer escucharte.You have a beautiful voice, it's a pleasure to listen to you.
- ¡Qué bonita tu voz! No puedo dejar de admirarla.How beautiful your voice is! I can't stop admiring it.
- ¡Qué voz tan hermosa tienes!What a beautiful voice you have!
- Tu voz es hermosa cuando cantas.Your voice is beautiful when you sing.
- No me canso de escucharte, tu voz es hermosa.I never get tired of listening to you, your voice is beautiful.
- Gracias, me halagas, pero creo que tu voz es hermosa.Thank you, you flatter me, but I think your voice is beautiful.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are at a small music café.
- LucíaAlejandro, tu voz es hermosa.Alejandro, your voice is beautiful.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Lucía, qué amable eres.Thank you very much, Lucía, you are very kind.
- LucíaDe verdad, tienes un talento increíble.Truly, you have an incredible talent.
- AlejandroMe hace muy feliz escuchar eso de ti.It makes me very happy to hear that from you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
