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"Beautiful" is an adjective which is often translated as "hermoso", and "breathtaking" is an adjective which is often translated as "impresionante". Learn more about the difference between "beautiful" and "breathtaking" below.
beautiful(
byu
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dih
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fuhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hermoso
This poet always writes about beautiful things.Este poeta suele escribir sobre las cosas hermosas.
b. bello
He took her to watch the beautiful sunset.La llevó a mirar el atardecer bello.
c. precioso
The city is beautiful in spring.La ciudad está preciosa en primavera.
d. guapo (person)
Steve's new girlfriend is really beautiful.La nueva novia de Steve es muy guapa.
e. bonito
The dress is elegant and beautiful.El vestido es elegante y bonito.
f. lindo
What a beautiful cat!¡Qué gato más lindo!
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breathtaking(
brehth
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tey
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kihng
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. impresionante
The view from the top is breathtaking.La vista desde la cima es impresionante.
b. imponente
We saw breathtaking works of architecture on the walking tour of the city.Vimos obras de arquitectura imponentes por el recorrido a pie de la ciudad.
c. asombroso
The circus performers performed breathtaking feats of acrobatics.Los artistas de circo realizaron asombrosas proezas acrobáticas.
a. pasmoso
He lied right to my face with breathtaking insincerity.Me mintió en la cara con una insinceridad pasmosa.
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