Hermosura (en. Loveliness)

/eɾ.moˈsu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The quality of being beautiful or lovely.
The beauty of nature leaves us speechless.
La hermosura de la naturaleza nos deja sin palabras.
Physical or aesthetic beauty of a person or thing.
She shines with her inner and outer beauty.
Ella resplandece por su hermosura interior y exterior.
Grace and elegance in behavior.
Her beauty is reflected not only in her face but also in her attitude.
Su hermosura no solo se refleja en su rostro, sino también en su actitud.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'formosura', which denotes beauty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

divine beauty
Refers to a beauty that is considered perfect or heavenly.
hermosura divina
natural beauty
Beauty that is given without artifice or adornments.
hermosura natural
ephemeral beauty
Beauty that is brief or fleeting.
hermosura efímera

Related Words

beautiful
Having beauty.
hermoso
beautifully
In a beautiful manner.
hermosamente
gorgeous
Reference to a place or thing considered beautiful.
hermosillo

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to an attractive girl.
That girl is a beauty; everyone looks at her.
Esa chica es una hermosura, todos la miran.
Phrase to refer to something very pretty or cherished.
That car is a beauty; I love it.
Ese coche es una hermosura, me encanta.