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hermoso means beautiful — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 9, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

hermoso

adjective • /[er-MO-soh]/

beautiful

Example:

El paisaje es verdaderamente hermoso.

The landscape is truly beautiful.

🧠 What does hermoso mean?

Hermoso is a Spanish adjective that means beautiful, lovely, or handsome. It's used to describe people, places, things, or experiences that are aesthetically pleasing or evoke a sense of wonder and admiration. It carries a slightly more intense and elevated connotation than bonito or lindo, implying a deeper appreciation of beauty.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Qué día tan hermoso!
    What a beautiful day!
  • Tiene una sonrisa hermosa.
    They have a beautiful smile.
  • El paisaje era absolutamente hermoso.
    The landscape was absolutely beautiful.
  • Escuchamos una hermosa melodía.
    We listened to a beautiful melody.
  • Tuvimos una hermosa experiencia en España.
    We had a beautiful experience in Spain.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'hermoso' comes from the Latin word 'formosus', which also means beautiful.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "hermoso"

Synonyms: bello, bonito, lindo, precioso, magnífico, estupendo
Opposites: feo, horrible, desagradable

🔍 See more essential spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'beautiful' in Spanish?
The most common ways to say 'beautiful' in Spanish are hermoso, bello, bonito, lindo, and precioso. Hermoso carries a stronger sense of beauty and admiration.
How do you pronounce 'hermoso' in Spanish?
Hermoso is pronounced er-MO-so, with the stress on the second syllable. The 'h' is silent.
How do you use 'hermoso' in a sentence?
You can use 'hermoso' before a noun, like 'un coche hermoso' (a beautiful car), or after the verb 'ser' (to be), as in 'El paisaje es hermoso' (The landscape is beautiful).
What is the English translation of 'hermoso'?
The English translation of 'hermoso' is beautiful, lovely, or handsome.
Does 'hermoso' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'hermoso' changes to agree with the noun it modifies. For a feminine noun, use 'hermosa', for plural masculine nouns, use 'hermosos', and for plural feminine nouns use 'hermosas'.
Is 'hermoso' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'hermoso' is common and readily understood across the Spanish-speaking world.
Does 'hermoso' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'hermoso' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's generally used in a straightforward way to describe beauty.
Is 'hermoso' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While the meaning remains the same, 'hermoso' might be heard slightly more often in Latin America than in Spain, where bello and bonito are also very frequent.

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