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"Lindo" is a form of "lindo", an adjective which is often translated as "pretty". "Qué bonito" is a phrase which is often translated as "how pretty". Learn more about the difference between "qué bonito" and "lindo" below.
qué bonito(
keh
 
boh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. how pretty
Me gusta ese sofá. ¡Qué bonito!I like that sofa. How pretty!
b. how beautiful
¿Tú hiciste este dibujo? ¡Qué bonito!Did you make this drawing? How beautiful!
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lindo(
leen
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doh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. pretty
¡Qué vestido más lindo!What a pretty dress!
b. cute
Tienes un perro lindo.You have a cute dog.
c. lovely
Me compró unas flores lindas.He bought me some lovely flowers.
a. handsome
Rosa tiene un marido muy lindo.Rosa has a very handsome husband.
b. beautiful
¿Viste la nueva chica de Jorge? Es muy linda.Have you seen Jorge's new girlfriend? She's very beautiful.
c. good-looking
Los hijos de Maite son los dos muy lindos.Maite's children are both very good-looking.
a. lovely
Pasamos un lindo día en el parque.We spent a lovely day in the park.
b. nice
¿Pasaron un lindo día con sus amigos?Did you have a nice day with your friends?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
4. (in a pleasing way)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. well
Nuestro equipo de jazz baila lindo.Our jazz team dances well.
b. nicely
Tu hermana canta muy lindo.Your sister sings very nicely.
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).
masculine or feminine noun
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(term of endearment)
a. sweetie
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
No te preocupes, linda. Todo se solucionará.Don't worry, sweetie. Everything will be alright.
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