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"Nice (pleasant)" in Spanish: simpático/a
simpático/a
Nice for a pleasant person in Spanish is simpático or simpática. Say Él es simpático. Ella es simpática. Skip simpático for weather—use bueno or agradable.
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How to pronounce simpático/a
Say it
seem-PAH-tee-koh / seem-PAH-tee-kah
/sim.ˈpa.ti.ko/, /sim.ˈpa.ti.ka/
seem-PAH-tee-koh / seem-PAH-tee-kah. Stress PAH in simpático. Soft c before i sounds like s.
"Nice (pleasant)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| simpático | nice, likable (masc.) Friendly personality. | Friendly personality. |
| simpática | nice, likable (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| muy simpático | really nice Warm praise for a person. | Warm praise for a person. |
| agradable | pleasant Nice weather, place, or vibe. | Nice weather, place, or vibe. |
How to use simpático/a in real life
- 1New coworker
El nuevo jefe es simpático.
The new boss is nice.
Simpático for a likable person.
- 2Party intro
Tu prima es simpática y abierta.
Your cousin is nice and open.
Simpática agrees with prima.
- 3After meeting a group
Sus amigos son simpáticos con todos.
His friends are nice to everyone.
Simpáticos is masculine plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with simpático/a
Incorrect: Ella es simpático.
Correct: Ella es simpática.
Agree gender: simpática with ella.
Incorrect: Hoy el clima es simpático.
Correct: Hoy el clima es agradable. / Hace buen día.
Simpático is for people; use agradable or bueno for weather.
Good to know
Good to knowSimpático/a means likable and pleasant, not “sympathetic” in English. That false friend trips beginners. For a nice time, say lo pasamos bien—not simpático.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a dinner with new friends
ChatPal
Qué gente tan simpática, ¿no?
What nice people, right?
You
Sí. Marta es muy simpática.
Yes. Marta is really nice.
ChatPal
Su hermano también es simpático.
Her brother is nice too.
You
Repitamos pronto. Me caen bien.
Let’s do it again soon. I like them.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nice (pleasant)" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Simpático (m.), simpática (f.), plurals simpáticos / simpáticas.
Does simpático mean sympathetic?
No. Simpático means nice/likable. That English lookalike is a false friend.
Can I say a nice day with simpático?
Usually no. Prefer agradable or buen día for weather.
How do I say they are nice?
Son simpáticos. / Son simpáticas.
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