hermoso

beautiful

adjective ehr-MOH-soh Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'formosus' (well-formed, beautiful), with initial 'f' shifting to 'h' as in many Spanish words.

Usage Note

Hermoso is a more elevated or literary synonym for bonito or bello, conveying beauty with a slight sense of grandeur. It agrees in gender and number: hermosa, hermosos, hermosas. In everyday speech bonito is more common; hermoso often appears in poetry, formal writing, or emotional contexts.

Examples

"El paisaje era hermoso."

Natural Translation

The landscape was beautiful.

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