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"That's nice" is a phrase which is often translated as "eso está bien", and "how nice" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué agradable". Learn more about the difference between "that's nice" and "how nice" below.
that's nice(
thahts
nays
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. eso está bien
Marta invited us to dinner tonight. – That’s nice, I guess. I’m still mad at her.Marta nos invitó a cenar esta noche. - Eso está bien, me imagino pero todavía sigo enojada con ella.
b. eso es bueno
I got an B on the test! - That’s nice to hear, but I’m still worried about your average for the semester.¡Saqué una B en el examen! – Eso es bueno pero todavía estoy preocupada por tu promedio este semestre.
c. qué bien (interjection)
I’m taking a cruise to Alaska. – That’s nice!Voy a tomar un crucero a Alaska. - ¡Qué bien!
d. qué bonito (interjection)
Do you like this new suit? – That’s nice!¿Te gusta este traje nuevo? - ¡Qué bonito!
how nice(
hau
nays
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. qué agradable
Did you get the chance to see your mother? How nice.¿Tuviste la oportunidad de ver a tu madre? Qué agradable.
a. lo agradable
Remember how nice it is to make dinner at home?¿Recuerdas lo agradable que es preparar la cena en casa?
a. lo amable
Now that Pilar's started a charity, everyone can see how nice she is.Ahora que Pilar fundó una caridad, todo el mundo puede ver lo amable que es.
