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"Bonita" is a form of "bonito", an adjective which is often translated as "pretty". "Hermosa" is a form of "hermoso", an adjective which is often translated as "beautiful". Learn more about the difference between "bonita" and "hermosa" below.
bonito(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (beautiful)
a. pretty
Así que Imelda te parece bonita. ¿Quieres que se lo diga?So, you think Imelda's pretty. Do you want me to tell her?
a. tidy
Jacobo ganó una bonita suma con su nuevo negocio.Jacobo earned a tidy sum with his new business.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
4. (colloquial) (term of endearment)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. darling
¿Qué te pasa, bonito? ¿Te has perdido? - No, mi papá y mi mamá están allí.What's the matter, darling? Are you lost? - No, my mom and dad are over there.
b. love (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¡Hola, bonita! - ¡Hola, Ana! ¡Cuánto tiempo!Hi, love! - Hi, Ana! It's been a long time!
c. honey (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Oye, bonita. Devuélveme mi bolígrafo.Hey, honey. Give me my pen back.
d. beautiful
¿Qué tal, bonita? - Muy contenta de verte, abuela.How are you, beautiful? - Very happy to see you, Grandma.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
5. (beautifully) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
hermoso(
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moh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (delightful)
2. (attractive)
a. beautiful
Blancanieves fue conocida como la más hermosa de todas.Snow White was known for being the most beautiful of them all.
b. handsome
El actor es más famoso por sus rasgos hermosos que su talento.The actor is more famous for his handsome looks than his talent.
c. gorgeous
Mis vecinos tienen un perrito pomeranio tan hermoso.My neighbors have a gorgeous Pomeranian puppy.
3. (big)
a. nice
Conseguí un hermoso trozo de pizza por solo 99 centavos.I got a nice slice of pizza for just 99 cents.
4. (sound)
5. (honorable)
a. noble
Le pareció que morir por su hermano era un acto hermoso.She felt dying for her brother was a noble action.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
b. love (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Gracias, hermosa. Ese té me vino muy bien.Thanks, love. I really needed that tea.
