hermosa
/er-MOH-sah/
📝 In Action
La flor es hermosa.
A1The flower is beautiful.
Tienes una sonrisa hermosa.
A2You have a beautiful smile.
Visitamos una ciudad hermosa en la costa.
B1We visited a beautiful city on the coast.
Fue una hermosa tarde de verano.
B2It was a lovely summer afternoon.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Hermosa is the form you use for feminine things. For masculine things, you change the ending to '-o': hermoso. For example, la casa hermosa (the beautiful house) but el carro hermoso (the beautiful car).
Where to Place It
Just like in English, hermosa usually comes after the person or thing it's describing. For example, una playa hermosa means 'a beautiful beach'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Match
Mistake: "El día es hermosa."
Correction: Say `El día es hermoso`. Even though `día` (day) ends in '-a', it's a masculine word, so the describing word has to match it by using the masculine `-o` ending.
⭐ Usage Tips
More Than Just Pretty
Hermosa is a strong word, often a step up from bonita (pretty) or linda (lovely). Use it when you want to say something is truly beautiful or gorgeous.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hermosa
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses `hermosa` correctly?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `hermosa`, `bonita`, and `linda`?
`Hermosa` is the strongest, meaning 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous.' `Bonita` means 'pretty' and is very common for people and things. `Linda` is similar to 'pretty' or 'lovely' and is often used in Latin America with a warm, affectionate tone.