bonitas

boh-NEE-tasboˈni.tas

“bonitas” means “pretty” in Spanish (Describing feminine objects or people).

pretty, beautiful

Also: nice, lovely

AdjectivefA1

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Las flores que compraste son muy bonitas.

The flowers you bought are very pretty.

Ellas tienen unas sonrisas bonitas.

They (f.) have beautiful smiles.

Me encantan tus botas; son tan bonitas.

I love your boots; they are so nice/pretty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

lindas (pretty, cute (feminine plural))
hermosas (gorgeous, beautiful (feminine plural))
bellas (beautiful (feminine plural))

Antonyms

feas (ugly (feminine plural))
desagradables (unpleasant (feminine plural))

Common Collocations

cosas bonitas – pretty things
palabras bonitas – nice words/sweet nothings

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Quick Quiz: bonitas

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Which sentence correctly uses 'bonitas'?

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👥 Word Family▼

bonito(pretty, handsome (masculine singular)) — Adjective

bonita(pretty, beautiful (feminine singular)) — Adjective

belleza(beauty) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

The root 'bonito' comes from the Latin word *bonus*, meaning 'good.' Over time, the meaning evolved from describing something as 'good' to describing it as 'pleasing' or 'attractive.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: bonitoItalian: buono

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'bonitas' and 'hermosas'?

Both mean beautiful, but 'bonitas' usually translates to 'pretty' or 'nice-looking' and is used for everyday attractiveness. 'Hermosas' (or 'bellas') is stronger, translating closer to 'gorgeous' or 'stunning.'

Can I use 'bonitas' to describe things that aren't physically attractive?

Yes! You can use 'bonitas' to describe abstract things like 'ideas bonitas' (nice ideas) or 'palabras bonitas' (sweet words), meaning they are pleasing or kind.