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"Beautiful" is an adjective which is often translated as "hermoso", and "happy birthday" is a phrase which is often translated as "feliz cumpleaños". Learn more about the difference between "beautiful" and "happy birthday" below.
beautiful(
byu
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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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happy birthday(
hah
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buhrth
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dey
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. feliz cumpleaños
So, you're 18 today! Happy birthday!¡Así que cumples los 18 hoy! ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
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