Beautiful in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'beautiful' is 'hermoso', pronounced ehr-MOH-soh (IPA: /eɾˈmoso/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: hermosos).
Pronunciation: ehr-MOH-soh
| Spanish | hermoso |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehr-MOH-soh · /eɾˈmoso/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | hermosos |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'hermoso'
- ¡Qué día tan hermoso!
What a beautiful day! - La vista desde aquí es hermosa.
The view from here is beautiful. - Tienen dos hijos hermosos.
They have two beautiful children. - Las flores están hermosas esta primavera.
The flowers look beautiful this spring.
Common Phrases with 'hermoso'
- ¡Qué hermoso!
How beautiful!
How to Use 'hermoso'
Regular four-form adjective: hermoso, hermosa, hermosos, hermosas; the h is silent. Ser hermoso = inherently beautiful; estar hermoso = looking beautiful right now (¡estás hermosa hoy!).
Regional note: Lindo is the everyday favorite in Latin America (¡qué lindo!), bonito is universal, guapo is preferred for attractive people in Spain, and precioso adds emphasis.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Beautiful' in Spanish is 'hermoso', pronounced ehr-MOH-soh.
It is spelled h-e-r-m-o-s-o.
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