Portuguese · Adjectives
Bonito
[/boˈnitu/]
Beautiful / Pretty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
Agradável aos sentidos ou à mente esteticamente.
Example
Que cidade bonita! Adoro o Rio de Janeiro.
What a beautiful city! I love Rio de Janeiro.
Etymology
'Bonito' comes from the Latin 'bellus', meaning 'pretty' or 'nice'. Over time, it has taken on additional connotations of beauty in modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bonito' is applied in both formal and informal contexts, commonly used in aesthetic descriptions, casual speech, and praise across Portuguese-speaking regions.