Bonitas (en. Pretty)

/boˈnitas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is attractive or beautiful.
The flowers in the garden are very pretty.
Las flores del jardín son muy bonitas.
That which is pleasant or enjoyable.
Your smile is pretty.
Tu sonrisa es bonita.
That which has good qualities or virtues.
She is a pretty person inside and out.
Es una persona bonita por dentro y por fuera.

Etymology

From Latin 'bonus', meaning good, and its diminutive form indicating something small or tender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prettier
a comparison that means something is more attractive than another thing.
más bonita
nice occasion
a special or favorable opportunity.
bonita ocasión
nice surprise
an unexpected and pleasant event.
bonita sorpresa

Related Words

beauty
Quality of being beautiful or pretty; pleasing aesthetics.
belleza
loveliness
Quality of being lovely or pretty.
hermosura
cuteness
Quality of being cute or pretty.
lindura

Slang Meanings

Pretty as a compliment for someone who is attractive.
That girl is really pretty.
Esa chica es bien bonita.
Used to express approval of something that looks good.
That dress is really pretty.
Esa vestido está bien bonita.