belleza
“belleza” means “beauty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
beauty
Also: loveliness
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La belleza natural de la costa es impresionante.
A1The natural beauty of the coast is stunning.
Todos admiramos la belleza de su arte.
A2We all admire the beauty of her art.
Buscar la belleza en las cosas sencillas nos hace felices.
B1Finding beauty in simple things makes us happy.
a beauty
Also: perfect!, great!
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Esa motocicleta es una belleza, ¡mira qué motor tiene!
B1That motorcycle is a beauty, look at the engine it has!
Mi abuela, a sus noventa años, sigue siendo una belleza.
B1My grandmother, at ninety, is still a beauty.
—El pastel ya está listo. —¡Belleza! Ya podemos empezar la fiesta.
B2—The cake is ready now. —Perfect! We can start the party now.
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Quick Quiz: belleza
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'belleza' to mean 'a specific, beautiful object' rather than the abstract concept?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin term *bellitia*, which itself is rooted in the adjective *bellus*, meaning 'handsome,' 'pretty,' or 'charming.' It replaced the older, more formal Latin term for beauty, *pulchritudo*.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'belleza' countable or uncountable?
It is usually uncountable when referring to the abstract quality ('La belleza es universal'). However, it becomes countable ('una belleza', 'muchas bellezas') when referring to beautiful items, specific sights, or people.
What is the difference between 'belleza' and 'hermosura'?
Both mean 'beauty,' but 'belleza' is the standard, everyday word. 'Hermosura' often carries a slightly more intense, sometimes poetic or literary, feeling of magnificent beauty or splendor.