Spanish word

lindo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlindo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecute

Example

Tu perro es lindo.

Your dog is cute.

Illustration for lindo (cute)

More examples

Me parece muy lindo ese vestido.

That dress seems very cute to me.

Core concept

A small fluffy puppy tilting its head.

Common phrases

  • muy lindo

    very cute

  • qué lindo perro

    what a cute dog

  • un lindo regalo

    a cute gift

Similar words

bonito: Presents a neat, visually pleasing appearance.
tierno: Radiates gentle warmth and tenderness that inspires protective affection.
mono: Shows small, playful charm and cute antics that entertain.
precioso: Appears exquisitely beautiful and precious, inviting careful admiration.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa que algo o alguien es atractivo de forma suave, agradable o encantadora.

Word origin

The exact origin is uncertain, but lindo appears in Iberian Romance and narrows to mean a gentle, pleasant kind of attractiveness.

Usage tips

  • Lindo carries a warm, affectionate tone often used for people, pets, and charming objects and is softer than bonito or hermoso, making it appropriate when expressing fondness rather than formal beauty.

Other meanings

  • adorableadjective
  • lovelyadjective
  • beautifuladjective

Opposites

  • feouglyadjective

Related words

  • linduracutenessnoun
  • lindísimovery cuteadjective
  • linditocute littleadjective

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