Spanish word

bonito

Pronunciation

IPA/boˈnito/

Meaning

  • adjectivecute

Example

Tu perro es bonito.

Your dog is cute.

Illustration for bonito (cute)

More examples

¡Qué bonito quedó el dibujo!

How cute the drawing turned out!

Core concept

Soft, charming appearance.

Common phrases

  • muy bonito

    very cute

  • qué bonito

    how cute

Similar words

lindo: Appears sweet and pleasing in a gentle, instantly likable way.
guapo: Shows well-defined facial features and a classically attractive look.
mono: Feels charmingly cute and endearing, often with a playful vibe.
hermoso: Displays refined, elegant beauty with a graceful, polished air.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a algo o alguien que resulta visualmente agradable y que inspira ternura o simpatía.

Word origin

Derived from Latin bonus 'good' with the diminutive -ito, the form bonito adds a sense of smallness or affection to visual pleasantness.

Usage tips

  • Adjectives must agree in gender and number (bonito, bonita, bonitos, bonitas) and in normal speech the adjective follows the noun (un perro bonito) though placement can vary for emphasis.

Other meanings

  • prettyadjective
  • adorableadjective

Opposites

  • feouglyadjective

Related words

  • bonitísimoextremely cuteadjective

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