How to Call Someone Cute in Spanish in a Casual, Flirty, or Romantic Way

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Compliment someone in Spanish by learning to say "cute"
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Whether you’re making a flirtatious comment or commenting on someone’s adorable baby, the word “cute” is a great addition to your personal phrasebook when you’re visiting a Spanish-speaking country. But with all the different Spanish words for “cute” out there, how do you know which one to use? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve covered plenty of ways to say “cute" in Spanish, so you can make the best possible impression in any conversation.

Top Ways to Say "Cute" in Spanish

  • Lindo/linda
  • Guapo/guapa
  • Bonito/bonita
  • Tierno/tierna
  • Precioso/preciosa
  • Monada
  • Bello/bella
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Lindo (LEEN-doh)

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  1. “Lindo” directly translates to cute, making it the perfect option for some casual flirting. Worried about coming on too strongly? “Lindo” is definitely your best bet. [1]
    • In Spanish, many words are categorized as either feminine or masculine, with each form having a slightly different spelling. For instance, “lindo” is the masculine form of the word and ends in “o”—you’d use this form of the word to flirt with a guy. If you were flirting with a woman, you’d use “linda” (LEEN-dah), which is the feminine form of the word (ending in “a”).
    • “¡Tu eres super linda!” (Tu air-es SOO-per LEEN-dah) means “You’re super cute!”
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Guapo (GWAH-poh)

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  1. “Guapo” literally translates to “handsome” or “beautiful,” so it’s the perfect way to compliment someone on their looks. [2]
    • “Guapo” is the masculine form of the adjective, which is why it ends in “o.” To flirt with a woman, you’d use “guapa,” which is the feminine form of the adjective.
    • “¡Te ves guapo!” (Teh vase GWAH-poh) means “You’re looking handsome!”
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Bonito (Boh-NEE-toe)

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  1. Officially, bonito translates to “cute,” “lovely,” “nice,” “pretty,” or “beautiful.” Sprinkle this word into your flirty remarks to let someone know that they’ve caught your eye. [3]
    • Like other Spanish adjectives, “bonito” changes to “bonita” (boh-NEE-tah) when you’re flirting with a girl. Stick with “bonito” if you’re chatting with a guy, though!
    • “¡Qué bonito eres!” (Kay boh-NEE-toe air-es) means “How cute you are!”
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Tierno (Tee-ERR-no)

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  1. Looking for a good way to strike up a conversation? “Tierno” is a great way to make the first move and let someone know that you really like them. Although “tierno” can also mean “tender,” plenty of people also use this word in flirty, romantic situations.
    • “Tierno” is the masculine form of the word. It switches to “tierna” (tee-ERR-nah) when you’re speaking with a woman.
    • “¡Creo que eres tierno!” (CREH-oh kay air-es tee-ERR no) means “I think you’re sweet.”
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Precioso (Preh-see-OH-so)

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  1. “Precioso” is a super versatile word in Spanish—you can use it flirtatiously, or as a sweet compliment for someone or something that you find adorable. [4]
    • “Precioso” changes to “preciosa” (preh-see-OH-sa) when you’re talking to a woman (or are referencing a feminine noun).
    • “Tu eres precioso.” (Too air-es preh-see-OH-so): “You are charming.”
    • “Mi sobrina es una bebé preciosa” (Mi so-BREE-na es oon-uh beh-beh preh-see-OH-sa) means “My niece is a beautiful baby.”
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Monada (Moh-NAH-da)

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  1. Maybe you spotted a cute cat near your house, or you passed a cute girl when you were out at the club. “Monada” can be used both flirtatiously and innocently and can work in all kinds of situations. [5]
    • “Monada” is the only form of this word—you don’t change it to “monado” for masculine nouns.
    • “¡Hola, monada!” (OH-lah moh-NAH-da): “Hello, beautiful!”
    • “¡Qué monada de gatita!” (Kay moh-NAH-da day gah-TEE-tah) means “What a cute little cat!”
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Bello (BEH-yoh)

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  1. [6] Although it technically means “beautiful” rather than “cute,” “bello” can be used interchangeably with words that directly translate to “cute,” like “lindo.”
    • As an adjective, “bello” falls into the masculine and feminine adjective rule. Stick with “bello” when you’re flirting with a cute guy, and opt for “bella” (BEH-yah) when speaking with a cute girl.
    • “Eres tan bella que me has hecho olvidar mi piropo” (Air-es tan BEH-yah kay meh yas ay-cho ol-vee-dar me pee-ROH-po) means “You’re so beautiful that you made me forget my pick-up line.”
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Hermoso (Err-MOH-so)

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  1. Meet someone who totally takes your breath away? “Hermoso” is a great way to compliment their beauty. [7]
    • To keep your flirty comment grammatically correct, use “hermosa” (err-MOH-sa) when you’re complimenting a girl and “hermoso” when you’re chatting with a guy.
    • “Tu eres hermoso” (Too air-es err-MOH-so) means “You are so beautiful.”
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Bueno (BWE-noh)

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  1. While “bueno” officially means “good” or “nice,” it can also mean “good-looking” or “attractive” in the right context. [8] It doesn’t technically mean “cute,” but it can still be a charming way to flirt and let someone know that you’re interested in them.
    • As an adjective, “bueno” is used to modify male nouns. With feminine nouns, “buena” (BWE-nah) is used instead.
    • “Ella está buena” (Ey-ya es-tah BWE-nah) means “She is looking good.”
    • To really dial up your flirting, use a superlative like “buenísima” (BWE-nee-see-mah), which means “very good-looking”). For instance, you could say “Tu eres buenísima” (Too air-es BWE-nee-see-mah), which means “You are very good-looking.”
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Adorable (Ah-door-AH-blay)

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  1. “Adorable” can mean “cute” and “lovely,” but it can also be used in a friendly, non-flirtatious way, too. [9]
    • “Eres increíblemente adorable” (Air-es een-CREHB-la-men-tay ah-door-AH-blay) means “You are incredibly adorable.”
    • “Tu perrito es tan adorable” (Too per-REE-toh es tan ah-door-AH-blay) means “Your puppy is so cute.”
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Atractivo (uh-track-TEE-voh)

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  1. You’ve hit things off with that special someone but aren’t quite sure how to take your convo to the next level. “Atractivo” could be the word you’re looking for—it literally means “attractive” in English, and is a great way to flirtatiously tell someone that they’re looking good. [10]
    • If you’re flirting with a guy, use “atractivo,” which is the male form of the word. If you’re chatting it up with a woman, use “atractiva” (uh-track-TEE-vah), the female form of the word, instead.
    • “Lucas, eres un hombre muy atractivo” (LOO-cuss, air-es oon OHM-bray MOY uh-track-TEE-voh) means “Lucas, you are a very attractive man.”
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      1. ↑ https://www.speakinglatino.com/flirting-in-spanish-easy-spanish-phrases-for-dating/
      2. ↑ https://www.tellmeinspanish.com/vocab/handsome-in-spanish/
      3. ↑ https://latinamericanspanishcafe.com/colombian-flirting-phrases/
      4. ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/spanish-english/precioso
      5. ↑ https://www.thelocal.es/20181225/spanish-word-of-the-day-monada/
      6. ↑ https://www.tellmeinspanish.com/vocab/handsome-in-spanish/
      7. ↑ https://www.tellmeinspanish.com/vocab/handsome-in-spanish/
      8. ↑ https://latinamericanspanishcafe.com/colombian-flirting-phrases/
      9. ↑ https://context.reverso.net/translation/spanish-english/adorable
      1. ↑ https://www.tellmeinspanish.com/vocab/handsome-in-spanish/

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