Bonito Meaning in English
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bəˈnitoʊ
buh-NEE-toh
bənˈiːtəʊ
buh-NEE-toh
Definition
A Spanish and Portuguese adjective that means attractive or pleasing in appearance; used for people or things that look nice or beautiful.
Usage & Nuances
'Bonito' is an adjective in Spanish and Portuguese, generally less intense than 'hermoso' or 'lindo'; it's often used for both people and objects. In Spanish, it is masculine ('bonito') and the feminine is 'bonita'. In Portuguese, the usage is similar. Use 'muy bonito' for 'very pretty'. Be careful not to confuse with the English 'bonito', a type of fish.
Spanish: bonitoPortuguese (BR): bonitoPortuguese (PT): bonitoChinese (Simplified): 美丽的 - 漂亮的Chinese (Traditional): 美麗的 - 漂亮的Hindi: सुंदर - खूबसूरतArabic: جميلBengali: সুন্দর - আকর্ষণীয় (দেখতে)Russian: красивый - симпатичныйJapanese: きれい（な） - かわいいVietnamese: đẹp - xinhKorean: 예쁜 - 아름다운Turkish: güzel - hoşUrdu: خوبصورت - حسینIndonesian: indah - cantik - bagus
Example Sentences
Esa casa es muy bonito.
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Tienes un vestido bonito.
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El dibujo es bonito.
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¡Qué bonito concierto anoche!
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Tu hijo es muy bonito cuando sonríe.
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Me gustaría visitar un lugar bonito este fin de semana.
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