Inklingo

bellísimo

beh-YEE-see-moh/beˈʝisimo/

bellísimo means extremely beautiful in Spanish (to describe people, places, or objects).

extremely beautiful, gorgeous

Also: stunning, exquisite
A stunning, vibrant landscape featuring a crystal clear lake reflecting a majestic mountain range under a golden sunset.

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El amanecer en la costa es bellísimo.

A1

The sunrise on the coast is extremely beautiful.

He comprado un cuadro bellísimo para el salón.

A2

I bought a gorgeous painting for the living room.

Fue un gesto bellísimo invitar a toda la familia.

B1

It was a truly beautiful gesture to invite the whole family.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hermosísimo (most handsome/beautiful)
  • precioso (precious/lovely)

Antonyms

  • feísimo (extremely ugly)
  • horrible (horrible)

Common Collocations

  • paisaje bellísimostunning landscape
  • rostro bellísimogorgeous face
  • vestido bellísimoexquisite dress

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bellísimo" in Spanish:

extremely beautiful

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bellísimo

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most natural way to say 'This museum is very, very beautiful'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
buenísimorapidísimo
📚 Etymology

From the Spanish root 'bello' (derived from Latin 'bellus' meaning pretty or handsome) combined with the Latin superlative suffix '-issimus'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: bellissimoFrench: belle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bellísimo' more formal than 'muy bonito'?

Yes, 'bellísimo' and 'bello' often sound a bit more elegant and poetic than 'bonito' or 'lindo,' which are very casual.

Can I use 'bellísimo' for a person's personality?

While it's usually used for physical appearance or art, it can be used to describe a 'bellísima persona' to mean they have a wonderful, kind soul.

Does every Spanish adjective have an '-ísimo' form?

Almost all of them! It's a very common way to add emphasis to any quality you're describing.