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hermoso

er-MOH-soheɾˈmoso

“hermoso” means “beautiful” in Spanish (General term for people, places, or things).

beautiful, gorgeous, lovely

Also: handsome, fine
Latin America
A majestic landscape of tall, snow-capped mountains reflecting perfectly in a calm blue lake under a vibrant orange and pink sunrise sky.

📝 In Action

El paisaje desde la montaña es hermoso.

A1

The landscape from the mountain is beautiful.

Tu vestido es hermoso, ¿dónde lo compraste?

A2

Your dress is gorgeous, where did you buy it?

Gracias por el hermoso regalo.

A2

Thank you for the lovely gift.

Hoy es un día hermoso para ir a la playa.

B1

Today is a fine day to go to the beach.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bello (beautiful (often more artistic or profound))
  • bonito (pretty, nice)
  • lindo (lovely, cute)
  • guapo (handsome, good-looking (usually for people))
  • precioso (precious, gorgeous)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un día hermoso – a beautiful day
  • un lugar hermoso – a beautiful place
  • una mujer hermosa – a beautiful woman
  • un gesto hermoso – a lovely gesture

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hermoso" in Spanish:

beautiful→fine→gorgeous→handsome→lovely→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hermoso

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'hermoso' to describe a deep, breathtaking beauty rather than just 'pretty'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
hermosura(beauty) — Noun
hermosear(to beautify, to embellish) — Verb
hermosamente(beautifully) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'formōsus', which meant 'well-formed' or 'shapely', derived from 'forma' (form, shape). Over time, it came to mean beautiful in a broader sense.

First recorded: Around the 12th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: formosoItalian: formosoFrench: forme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the real difference between 'hermoso', 'bonito', 'lindo', and 'guapo'?

Think of them on a scale. 'Hermoso' is at the top—it means truly beautiful or gorgeous, often in a profound way (art, nature, a person's soul). 'Guapo' is for people's physical appearance, meaning handsome or good-looking. 'Bonito' means pretty or nice, a general-purpose compliment for people or things. 'Lindo' is similar to 'bonito' but can also mean cute or sweet, especially in Latin America.