bella
/BEH-yah/
beautiful
Bella describes something aesthetically pleasing, like this beautiful rose.
bella(Adjective)
beautiful
?aesthetically pleasing or physically attractive
lovely
?charming or sweet
,pretty
?especially for someone or something small
📝 In Action
Ella es la mujer más bella que he conocido.
A1She is the most beautiful woman I have met.
Miras qué bella vista de las montañas.
A2Look what a beautiful view of the mountains.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Match
As an adjective, 'bella' must match the gender of the noun it describes. Since 'bella' ends in 'a,' it is used only with feminine things (like la flor or la ciudad). If the noun is masculine (like el día), you must use 'bello'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "El casa es bella."
Correction: La casa es bella. (Remember 'casa' is feminine, so use 'la' and 'bella'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
More than 'Pretty'
'Bella' often implies a deeper, more profound or classic beauty, often used in literature or poetry. For a simple 'cute,' 'linda' is often preferred.
When something is of bella quality—fine, agreeable, and pleasant—it is excellent.
bella(Adjective)
fine
?good quality, agreeable, pleasant
excellent
?high standard of quality
,great
?fantastic quality or time
📝 In Action
Fue una bella época para vivir, con mucha paz.
B2It was a fine (or great) time to live, with a lot of peace.
Tuvimos una bella tarde de otoño en el jardín.
B1We had a lovely/fine autumn afternoon in the garden.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Time
You often hear 'una bella tarde' or 'una bella mañana' to describe a particularly nice or agreeable period of time.
As a noun, bella refers to a beautiful woman.
bella(Noun)
a beautiful woman
?a person
the belle
?referring to the most beautiful woman at an event
📝 In Action
Ella fue considerada la bella del lugar por muchos años.
B2She was considered the belle of the place for many years.
La historia de La Bella y la Bestia es famosa mundialmente.
C1The story of Beauty and the Beast is world famous.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective as Noun
Like many Spanish adjectives, 'bella' can become a noun if preceded by an article (like 'la') when it refers directly to a person who possesses that quality.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bella
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'bella'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bella' and 'hermosa'?
Both mean 'beautiful,' but 'hermosa' often suggests a stunning, breathtaking, or magnificent beauty, perhaps a step above 'bella.' 'Bella' is a common, warm way to describe something or someone lovely, while 'hermosa' has more emotional impact.