Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Cute" in Spanish: lindo/a
lindo/a
Note: ES: mono/a
Cute is lindo for masculine and linda for feminine in Latin America. Spain often uses mono/mona for the same idea. Lindo also means lovely for places and moments.
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How to pronounce lindo/a
Say it
LEEN-doh / LEEN-dah
/ˈlindo/
LEEN-doh / LEEN-dah. Stress LEEN. Keep lindo bright and short.
"Cute" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lindo / linda | cute; lovely Default Latin American praise for cute things or people. | Default Latin American praise for cute things or people. |
| mono / mona | cute Common in Spain for cute; also means monkey. | Common in Spain for cute; also means monkey. |
| precioso / preciosa | lovely; adorable Warm praise, often stronger than mild lindo. | Warm praise, often stronger than mild lindo. |
| qué lindo | how cute / how lovely Quick reaction to sweet news or a photo. | Quick reaction to sweet news or a photo. |
How to use lindo/a in real life
- 1About a puppy
Tu perrito es muy lindo.
Your puppy is very cute.
Lindo agrees with perrito.
- 2Baby clothes
Qué ropa tan linda.
What cute clothes.
Linda agrees with ropa (feminine).
- 3Reacting to a photo
Qué lindo tu viaje.
How lovely your trip looks.
Qué lindo is a warm reaction.
Mistakes English speakers make with lindo/a
Incorrect: Una niña lindo.
Correct: Una niña linda.
Niña is feminine. Use linda, not lindo.
Incorrect: El bebé es linda.
Correct: El bebé es lindo.
Bebé here takes lindo when treated as masculine.
Good to know
Good to knowLindo is everyday warmth across Latin America for babies, pets, and sweet moments. In Spain you will hear mono/mona more than lindo for cute. Qué lindo works like "aww" in casual chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking at pet photos
ChatPal
Tu gato es tan lindo.
Your cat is so cute.
You
Gracias. De bebé era más lindo aún.
Thanks. As a baby he was even cuter.
ChatPal
Qué linda esa foto en la ventana.
How cute that photo in the window is.
You
Sí, le encanta el sol.
Yes, he loves the sun.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cute" in Spanish
Lindo or linda?
Lindo with masculine nouns, linda with feminine. Match the noun or person.
Is mono the same as lindo?
In Spain mono/mona often means cute. In Latin America lindo/linda is the usual choice.
How do you pronounce lindo?
LEEN-doh with stress on LEEN. Linda ends in dah.
Can lindo describe places?
Yes. Un pueblo lindo means a lovely town, not only cute like a puppy.
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