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"Fine" is a noun which is often translated as "la multa", and "nice" is an adjective which is often translated as "simpático". Learn more about the difference between "fine" and "nice" below.
fine(
fayn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (superior)
5. (thin)
6. (subtle)
a. sutil
The finer points of economics are beyond me.Los matices más sutiles de la economía están más allá de mi comprensión.
7. (refined)
8. (acceptable)
9. (colloquial) (attractive)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. bueno (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Wait, you're friends with James? He is so fine!Espera, ¿eres amiga de James? ¡Está bien bueno!
10. (ironic usage)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Between losing our luggage and multiple canceled flights, we had a fine time of it.Entre perder nuestro equipaje y los numerosos vuelos cancelados, lo pasamos a lo grande.
Well, you left the house in a fine state after the party!Pues, ¡sí que dejaste la casa en menudo estado después de la fiesta!
nice(
nays
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (friendly)
2. (kind)
a. amable
He's always been really nice to older people.Siempre ha sido muy amable con la gente mayor.
3. (pleasant)
a. agradable
We had a really nice time at our new neighbor's house.Tuvimos un tiempo realmente agradable en casa de los nuevos vecinos.
4. (attractive)
a. lindo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
They have a really nice house in the mountains.Ellos tienen una casa muy linda en las montañas.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My bed feels so nice and warm on these cold mornings.Mi cama está tan calientita en estas mañanas frías.
Why don't you take a nice, hot bath while I clean up?¿Por qué no vas a tomarte un buen baño mientras limpio?
