hermosos
air-MOH-sohs
📝 In Action
Los jardines de la ciudad son realmente hermosos en primavera.
A1The city gardens are truly beautiful in spring.
Mis tíos tienen dos hijos muy hermosos y educados.
A2My aunt and uncle have two very handsome and polite sons.
Compramos unos jarrones hermosos para decorar la sala.
B1We bought some gorgeous vases to decorate the living room.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'hermosos' ends in '-os', it means the word it describes (the noun) must also be masculine and plural (e.g., 'los cuadros hermosos' - the beautiful paintings).
The Base Form
The basic form of this word is 'hermoso.' You change the ending to match the noun: 'hermosa' (feminine singular), 'hermosas' (feminine plural), or 'hermosos' (masculine plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mismatching Gender
Mistake: "Las flores hermosos."
Correction: Las flores hermosas. (Since 'flores' is feminine and plural, the adjective must match: 'hermosas'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'hermosos' usually goes AFTER the thing it describes: 'unos paisajes hermosos' (some beautiful landscapes).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hermosos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'hermosos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'hermosos' and 'guapos'?
'Guapos' is almost exclusively used to describe people, usually meaning 'good-looking' or 'handsome' in a slightly more casual way. 'Hermosos' is a stronger word and can be used for people, places (landscapes, cities), or objects (art, clothes). You would usually say 'paisajes hermosos' (beautiful landscapes), but not 'paisajes guapos'.
Does 'hermosos' ever mean something other than 'beautiful'?
Yes, in some contexts, especially when referring to time or weather, it can mean 'fine' or 'lovely,' though the underlying sense of pleasantness or high quality remains. For example, 'Tuvimos unos días hermosos' (We had some lovely/fine days).