Ways that you can say beautiful

Question

There are few ways that you can say beautiful,as i understand. when do you use bella and when is it that you use the other words?? what are they?

Answer 1

Bella is typically used with women. Kids are often referred to as "Qué linda" or you could use "bonito" "bonita" for "pretty". I hope this helps (for a start). Guapo is typically used for boys/men as "handsome".

• thanks a mil! - Arifa Nov 25, 2009

Answer 2

In Spain, people greet each other as 'Guapo/a', whatever gender, and on IM say 'ola wpa' as in 'Hola guapa', because 'guapa' sounds a bit like wappa.....and also, in Spain, they say 'chulo/a' as 'cute'. And of course, bonito/a a LOT.....hermoso/a, rarely. Hope I helped!

• does chulo only refer to people, or can it be used with animals, etc.. ? - cheeseisyumm Nov 23, 2009

Answer 3

Hermosa might be a word to consider