hermosas
“hermosas” means “beautiful” in Spanish (describing plural feminine nouns).
beautiful, lovely
Also: gorgeous, pretty
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Las mariposas son muy hermosas en primavera.
A1The butterflies are very beautiful in the spring.
Compramos unas casas antiguas, pero son hermosas.
A2We bought some old houses, but they are lovely.
Ella solo colecciona fotografías hermosas de paisajes naturales.
B1She only collects beautiful photographs of natural landscapes.
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Which of these phrases correctly uses 'hermosas'?
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The word 'hermoso' comes from the Latin word *formosus*, which meant 'beautifully formed' or 'fine.' Over time, the initial 'f' sound evolved into the silent 'h' in Spanish, connecting the idea of beauty directly to good form or shape.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am describing a group of mixed-gender people, should I use 'hermosas' or 'hermosos'?
When describing a group that includes both masculine and feminine nouns or people (even if it's 99 women and 1 man), you must use the masculine plural form: 'hermosos.' The feminine form 'hermosas' is reserved only for groups that are exclusively feminine.