tan lindo

so pretty

USAGE NOTE

When the phrase "such a" is used to talk about uncountable or plural nouns, the "a" is dropped. For example, the phrase "¡Tienes un pelo tan lindo!" would be translated as "You've got such nice hair!"

tan lindo(tahn leen-doh)

phrase

1. (so beautiful; adjective)

a. so pretty

¡Tu vestido es tan lindo!

Your dress is so pretty!

b. such a pretty

¿Cómo encontraste este lugar tan lindo para tomar tus fotos de casamiento?

How did you find such a pretty spot to take your wedding photos?

c. so cute

¡Ay, pero que cachorrito tan lindo!

Aw, that puppy is so cute!

d. such a cute

¡Tienes un bebé tan lindo!

You have such a cute baby!

e. so lovely

El hotel es tan lindo y encantador que no desearía tener que irme hoy.

The hotel is so lovely and charming that I wish I didn't have to leave today.

f. such a lovely

No deberías usar ese juego de mesa tan lindo para todos los días.

You shouldn't put such a lovely dinner service to everyday use.

2. (so pleasant; adjective)

a. so lovely

El encuentro fue tan lindo. Debemos repetirlo pronto.

This meeting has been so lovely. We have to meet again soon.

b. such a lovely

¡Pasamos un momento tan lindo!

We had such a lovely time!

c. so nice

Este día fue tan lindo que desearía que pudiera empezar de nuevo.

This day was so nice that I wish it could start all over again.

d. such a nice

¡Qué día tan lindo pasé con todos ustedes!

I spent such a nice day with you all!

3. (in a pleasing way; adverb)

(Latin America)

a. so well

Alicia cantó tan lindo que fue una pena que el sonido fuera tan malo.

Alicia sang so well that it was a shame to have such poor sound quality.

b. so nicely

Actuaron tan lindo y el guión era tan conmovedor que la obra fue todo un éxito.

They performed so nicely, and the script was so moving that the play was a real success.