Lindo (en. Nice)

/'lindo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is pretty or pleasing to the eye.
The landscape is very pretty in spring.
El paisaje es muy lindo en primavera.
Used to describe something that brings joy or happiness.
You have a pretty smile.
Tienes una sonrisa linda.
That has a good character or is kind.
He is a cute boy, he always helps others.
Es un niño lindo, siempre ayuda a los demás.

Etymology

From the Latin 'lindus', which is related to beauty and softness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pretty as a picture
Describing someone who is extremely attractive.
lindo/a como un cuadro
kind-hearted
Referring to a person who is kind and affectionate.
lindo/a de corazón
charmingly
In a lovely or sweet manner.
lindamente

Related Words

beauty
Quality of being beautiful.
hermosura
beauty
Quality of what is beautiful or charming.
belleza
nice
That is pleasant or nice.
simpático

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to something pretty in a colloquial way.
That shirt is very pretty, where did you buy it?
Esa camisa está muy linda, ¿dónde la compraste?
It refers to a person who is attractive or behaves in a nice manner.
That girl is very pretty, she always has a smile.
Esa chica es muy linda, siempre tiene una sonrisa.