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"Beautiful" in Spanish: bonito/a
bonito/a
Beautiful is bonito for masculine and bonita for feminine. Match the noun: un día bonito, una casa bonita. Hermoso/hermosa sounds a bit stronger or more formal than bonito.
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How to pronounce bonito/a
Say it
boh-NEE-toh / boh-NEE-tah
/boˈnito/
boh-NEE-toh / boh-NEE-tah. Stress NEE. The ending of bonito shows gender.
"Beautiful" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bonito / bonita | beautiful; pretty Everyday praise for people, places, or things. | Everyday praise for people, places, or things. |
| hermoso / hermosa | beautiful; gorgeous Stronger or more formal than bonito. | Stronger or more formal than bonito. |
| bello / bella | beautiful More literary or poetic than bonito. | More literary or poetic than bonito. |
| precioso / preciosa | lovely; gorgeous Warm praise, often for something charming. | Warm praise, often for something charming. |
How to use bonito/a in real life
- 1Complimenting a view
Qué paisaje tan bonito.
What a beautiful landscape.
Bonito agrees with paisaje (masculine).
- 2About a dress
Tu vestido está bonito.
Your dress looks beautiful.
Bonito matches vestido.
- 3About a city
Ciudad de México es bonita.
Mexico City is beautiful.
Bonita agrees with ciudad (feminine).
Mistakes English speakers make with bonito/a
Incorrect: Una casa bonito.
Correct: Una casa bonita.
Casa is feminine. Use bonita, not bonito.
Incorrect: Él es bonita.
Correct: Él es bonito.
Match the person: bonito for él, bonita for ella.
Good to know
Good to knowBonito is friendly everyday praise in Latin America for clothes, rooms, and views. For a stronger compliment on looks, many speakers use hermoso/hermosa or guapo/guapa beside bonito.
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Walking through a plaza
ChatPal
Mira ese edificio. Es muy bonito.
Look at that building. It is very beautiful.
You
Sí, la plaza también es bonita.
Yes, the plaza is beautiful too.
ChatPal
Qué tarde tan bonita para caminar.
What a beautiful afternoon for a walk.
You
Totalmente. Quiero sacar fotos.
Totally. I want to take photos.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beautiful" in Spanish
Bonito or bonita?
Bonito with masculine nouns, bonita with feminine ones. Match the noun you describe.
Is bonito the same as hermoso?
Both mean beautiful. Hermoso/hermosa often feels stronger than bonito.
Can bonito describe people?
Yes. For looks, many also say guapo/guapa or hermoso/hermosa beside bonito.
How do you pronounce bonito?
boh-NEE-toh with stress on NEE. Bonita ends in tah.
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