adorable

ah-doh-RAH-bleh/a.ðoˈɾa.βle/

“adorable” means “adorable” in Spanish (charming, very cute).

adorable, lovable

Also: sweet, cute

Adjectivem/f (always ends in -e)A2

A small, extremely fluffy white bunny with large, innocent eyes sits peacefully on a patch of vibrant green grass.

📝 In Action

Ese gatito es tan adorable que quiero adoptarlo.

That kitten is so adorable that I want to adopt it.

Tu hija tiene una sonrisa adorable.

Your daughter has an adorable smile.

Compramos unos adornos muy adorables para la fiesta.

We bought some very cute (adorable) decorations for the party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

encantador (charming)
tierno (tender, sweet)
mono (cute (common in Spain))

Antonyms

desagradable (unpleasant)
feo (ugly)

Common Collocations

ser adorable – to be adorable
extremadamente adorable – extremely adorable

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "adorable" in Spanish:

adorable→cute→lovable→sweet→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: adorable

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'adorable'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

adorar(to adore, to worship) — Verb

adoración(adoration, worship) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

amable estable

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *adorare*, meaning 'to worship' or 'to hold in deep reverence.' In Spanish, 'adorable' shifted slightly to mean 'worthy of deep love or affection,' especially for things that are cute or charming.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period, derived from the verb 'adorar'.

Cognates (Related words)

English: adorableFrench: adorable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'adorable' used only for people?

No! While it's perfect for describing charming people or babies, you can use 'adorable' for anything you find very cute or appealing, like clothes, pets, houses, or small objects.

How do I make 'adorable' feminine?

You don't need to change it! Because 'adorable' ends in '-e', it is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. 'El perro adorable' and 'La casa adorable' are both correct.