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"You look beautiful" is a phrase which is often translated as "te ves hermoso", and "pretty" is an adjective which is often translated as "bonito". Learn more about the difference between "you look beautiful" and "pretty" below.
you look beautiful(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te ves hermoso (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You look so beautiful for your wedding day.Te ves tan hermosa para el día de tu boda.
b. te ves precioso (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Wow! You look beautiful in that picture!¡Guau! ¡Te ves preciosa en esa foto!
c. te ves bello (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You look beautiful in that dress.Te ves bella en ese vestido.
d. te ves guapo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You know what? You really look beautiful today.¿Sabes qué? Hoy sí que te ves guapa.
a. se ven hermosos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You look beautiful, girls! You'll be a real hit at the party.¡Se ven hermosas, chicas! Tendrán mucho éxito en la fiesta.
b. se ven preciosos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Where are you all off to? You look beautiful!¿Adónde van? ¡Se ven preciosos!
c. se ven bellos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You look beautiful in your bridesmaids' dresses.Se ven bellas en sus vestidos de dama de honor.
d. se ven guapos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
So, you're all ready for prom? You look beautiful! All of you.¿Así que ya está listos para el baile de fin de curso? ¡Se ven guapos! Todos ustedes.
pretty(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (beautiful)
d. hermoso
Your dress is so pretty, where did you get it?Tu vestido está hermoso, ¿dónde lo conseguiste?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. emperejilar
I can't stand seeing such young girls all prettied up as if they were models.No me gusta nada ver a niñas tan jóvenes todas emperejiladas como si fueran modelos.
b. emperifollar
Alice is still upstairs prettying herself up for prom.Alice aún está arriba emperifollándose para el baile de fin de curso.
c. engalanar
We're going to pretty up the garden and have the wedding reception there.Vamos a engalanar el jardín y hacer la boda allí.
