lindos
/LEEN-dohs/
cute
Kittens are often described as lindos (cute).
lindos(Adjective)
cute
?Describing babies, small animals, or small objects
,pretty
?Describing objects, views, or scenery
,lovely
?General term for charming or attractive
handsome
?Used to describe men or boys (less common than 'guapos' or 'bellos')
,nice
?Describing something pleasant to look at
๐ In Action
Los cachorros son muy lindos y juguetones.
A1The puppies are very cute and playful.
Compramos unos jarrones lindos para la cocina.
A2We bought some pretty vases for the kitchen.
Tus zapatos nuevos son muy lindos, ยฟdรณnde los compraste?
A1Your new shoes are very lovely, where did you buy them?
๐ก Grammar Points
Agreement (Masculine Plural)
'Lindos' is the masculine plural form of the adjective 'lindo.' It must be used when describing two or more male nouns, or a mixed group of male and female nouns.
Placement
Like most descriptive adjectives, 'lindos' usually comes after the noun it describes: 'los pรกjaros lindos' (the cute birds).
โ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural
Mistake: "Los perros es lindo."
Correction: Los perros son lindos. (The dogs are cute.) Remember to make both the verb and the adjective plural.
โญ Usage Tips
Using the Feminine Form
To describe female nouns (like 'flores' or 'chicas'), you must use the feminine plural form: 'lindas'.
A beautiful sunset and relaxing moment can be described as lindos (nice or pleasant).
lindos(Adjective)
nice
?Describing an experience or moment
,sweet
?Describing a gesture or memory
lovely
?Describing a general feeling of pleasantness
๐ In Action
Pasamos unos momentos muy lindos en la playa.
A2We spent some very nice moments at the beach.
Tuvimos unos sueรฑos tan lindos anoche.
B1We had such lovely dreams last night.
๐ก Grammar Points
Describing Abstract Nouns
'Lindos' can be used with abstract nouns (things you can't touch, like 'recuerdos' or 'momentos') to describe their quality or emotional impact.
โ๏ธ Quick Practice
๐ก Quick Quiz: lindos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'lindos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'lindos' and 'bonitos'?
'Lindos' generally emphasizes 'cuteness,' 'charm,' or 'lovable' qualities, often used for small things, babies, or pleasant memories. 'Bonitos' is a slightly more general word for 'pretty' or 'nice-looking' and can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but 'lindos' often carries a warmer, softer feeling.
Can I use 'lindos' to describe food?
Yes, but usually only in the sense of presentation. You might say 'Los pasteles se ven muy lindos' (The cakes look very pretty/well-decorated), but you would typically use 'ricos' or 'deliciosos' to describe the taste.