The word "beautiful" in Spanish can be translated in several ways depending on context. The most common and direct translations are:
- Hermoso (masculine) / Hermosa (feminine): often used for people, places, or things and implies physical beauty or attractiveness.
- Bello / Bella: a bit more formal, meaning beautiful or lovely.
- Bonito / Bonita: means pretty or nice, often used more casually.
- Guapo / Guapa: means good-looking or handsome, commonly used for people.
- Precioso / Preciosa: means very beautiful or precious, often used affectionately.
Other synonyms include lindo/a (lovely), atractivo/a (attractive), and more depending on the nuance or the gender of the noun being described. The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (e.g., hermosa casa, hermosos paisajes).