bellas
/BEH-yahs (rhymes with 'may-yass')/
beautiful
As a feminine plural adjective, bellas means "beautiful," describing feminine nouns like these roses.
bellas(Adjective)
beautiful
?describing feminine nouns (people, objects, or concepts)
lovely
?charming or pleasing
,fine
?high quality or excellent
📝 In Action
Las mariposas tienen alas muy bellas.
A1The butterflies have very beautiful wings.
Fueron unas vacaciones bellas en la costa.
A2They were lovely vacations on the coast.
La artista tenía ideas muy bellas sobre la naturaleza.
B1The artist had very beautiful ideas about nature.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
'Bellas' is the plural, feminine form. It must always match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (feminine), like 'casas bellas' (beautiful houses).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "Los flores bellas."
Correction: Las flores bellas. (Since 'flores' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine, 'bellas'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
More than just looks
'Bellas' is often used for things like music, ideas, or feelings, meaning 'lovely' or 'wonderful,' not just physical appearance.
As a noun, bellas refers to a group of beautiful women.
📝 In Action
El príncipe bailó con las bellas toda la noche.
B2The prince danced with the beautiful women all night.
Las bellas del pueblo se reunieron en la plaza.
C1The beauties of the town gathered in the square.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective as Noun
In Spanish, you can often use an adjective like 'bellas' as a noun when the person or thing being described is understood, meaning 'the beautiful ones' (referring to women).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bellas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'bellas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bellas' and 'hermosas'?
Both mean 'beautiful,' but 'hermosas' often implies a deeper, more striking, or gorgeous beauty, while 'bellas' is a very common, slightly softer word that can mean beautiful, lovely, or even just 'fine' or 'nice' depending on the context.
Can 'bellas' ever describe a group of mixed-gender people?
No. If you have a group that includes both men and women (or masculine and feminine objects), you must default to the masculine plural form: 'bellos'.