What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lindo
Example
Ella tiene un vestido lindo. [lindo: adjective]
Example
El clima está lindo hoy. [lindo: adjective]
Example
¡Qué lindo es este lugar! [lindo: adjective]
lovely
Example
She wore a lovely dress to the party. [lovely: adjective]
Example
We had a lovely time at the beach. [lovely: adjective]
Example
What a lovely garden you have! [lovely: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lovely is more common in everyday English usage than lindo.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lindo and lovely?
Lovely is considered more formal than lindo, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.