Bella (en. Pretty)
/ˈbe.ʝa/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That which has beauty or is pleasant to the eye.
The architecture of that city is truly beautiful.
La arquitectura de esa ciudad es realmente bella.
Said of someone who is attractive or has qualities that positively impress.
She is a beautiful woman both inside and out.
Ella es una mujer bella tanto por dentro como por fuera.
Refers to something that causes aesthetic pleasure.
The song of the bird is beautiful.
El canto del pájaro es bello.
Etymology
From Latin 'bellus', meaning 'beautiful' or 'attractive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sleeping beauty
Refers to a woman who is very beautiful and sweet, like a fairy tale.
bella durmiente
inner beauty
The beauty that refers to the goodness and character of a person, not just their physical appearance.
belleza interior
like a beautiful sunrise
It is used to describe something extremely beautiful, comparing it to a sunrise.
como un bello amanecer
Related Words
beauty
Quality of beautiful.
belleza
handsome
Male variant of 'beautiful'.
bello
beautifully
In a beautiful manner.
bellamente
Slang Meanings
Surprisingly attractive.
That girl is a beauty who steals glances wherever she goes.
Esa chica es una bella que roba miradas por donde va.
Very pretty girl.
At the party, I met a beautiful girl who danced incredibly.
En la fiesta conocí a una bella que bailaba increíble.