Spanish word

bello

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbeʝo/

Meaning

  • adjectivebeautiful

Example

El atardecer era bello.

The sunset was beautiful.

Illustration for bello (beautiful)

More examples

Encontré un bello detalle en la carta.

I found a beautiful detail in the letter.

Core concept

A graceful, admiration-inspiring appearance.

Common phrases

  • un bello lugar

    a beautiful place

  • un bello regalo

    a beautiful gift

  • un bello detalle

    a beautiful detail

Similar words

bonito: Pleasant, cute appearance with a simple, likable charm.
lindo: Sweet, endearing beauty that feels warm and affectionate.
hermoso: Elegant, moving beauty that arouses deep admiration.
atractivo: Visually appealing look or vibe that attracts attention.

Definition in Spanish

Describe algo o alguien con un aspecto agradable o con cualidades que inspiran admiración.

Word origin

Derived from Latin bellus 'pretty', the term retains that sense through Romance evolution and appears in modern Spanish as bello.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech speakers more often use bonito/bonita or guapo/guapa for 'pretty' or 'handsome', while bello sounds elevated or poetic.

Other meanings

  • prettyadjective
  • lovelyadjective

Opposites

  • feouglyadjective

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