Bonito (en. Pretty)

/bo.ni.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Definition: Refers to something that has a beautiful or attractive appearance.
Example Sentence: The landscape at sunset is very beautiful.
El paisaje al atardecer es muy bonito.
Definition: Used to describe something that is of good quality or aesthetic value.
Example Sentence: I bought a pretty dress for the party.
Compré un vestido bonito para la fiesta.
Definition: Can refer to an action or gesture that is kind or thoughtful.
Example Sentence: It was a nice gesture, very kind of you.
Fue un buen gesto, muy bonito de tu parte.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'bonus,' which means good.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: beautiful day
Meaning: A day that is pleasant and sunny.
bonito día
Phrase: you look pretty
Meaning: Said to praise someone's appearance.
te ves bonito
Phrase: beautiful memory
Meaning: A memory that is beautiful and meaningful.
bonito recuerdo

Related Words

Related Word: beauty
Description: Quality of being pretty or beautiful.
belleza
Related Word: bonitillo
Description: Smaller or cuter variant of pretty.
bonitillo
Related Word: bonitism
Description: Attitude of seeking or valuing beauty.
bonitismo

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Attractive or interesting in a youth context.
Example: That song is really pretty, I love it.
Esa canción es bien bonita, me encanta.
Meaning: Used to describe something that is trendy or popular.
Example: Those sneakers are very pretty, everyone is wearing them.
Esas deportivas son muy bonitas, todo el mundo las lleva.