belleza
/beh-YEH-sah/
beauty
The quality or concept of being beautiful is known as belleza.
belleza(noun)
beauty
?the quality or concept of being beautiful
loveliness
?general appealing quality
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'belleza' is always a feminine word, so it must be used with 'la' or 'una' ('la belleza', 'una belleza').
Usage with Articles
When talking about the general concept of beauty, use the definite article 'la': 'La belleza es subjetiva' (Beauty is subjective).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'Bello/a' for the Adjective
If you want to say something IS beautiful, use the adjective 'bello' or 'bella' (e.g., 'el paisaje es bello'), not 'belleza'.
A beautiful creature, like this peacock, can be referred to as a belleza.
belleza(noun)
a beauty
?a beautiful person, animal, or object
perfect!
?used as an exclamation (¡Qué belleza!)
,great!
?used to express approval of a plan or result
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Una Belleza'
When 'belleza' refers to a specific, countable thing (like a car or a person), you must use the article 'una': 'Compró una belleza de guitarra' (He bought a beauty of a guitar).
⭐ Usage Tips
Exclamatory Use
In many Latin American countries, '¡Belleza!' can be used alone, like saying 'Awesome!' or 'Great!' when something is finished or goes well.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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.