
Giving compliments: Complimenting strangers
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Key Phrases
Me encanta tu estilo.
I love your style.
Te ves genial hoy.
You look great today.
Me inspiras.
You inspire me.
Skills You'll Learn
Giving compliments
Dar cumplidos
Expressing admiration
Expresar admiración
Using positive adjectives
Usar adjetivos positivos
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Me encanta tu estilo.
meh en-kahn-tah too es-tee-lo
I love your style.
💬 Used for praising someone's fashion sense or general demeanor.
🇪🇸 Spaniards often express admiration for personal style as fashion is an important part of personal expression.
See breakdown →Tienes una sonrisa bonita.
tee-eh-nes oo-nah son-ree-sah bo-nee-tah
You have a pretty smile.
💬 Use 'bonita' for a feminine tone, otherwise 'bonito' for a masculine touch.
🇪🇸 Complimenting a smile is a universal way to spread kindness.
See breakdown →Eres muy amable.
eh-res moo-ee ah-mah-bleh
You are very kind.
💬 Amable can also mean 'friendly', broadening the compliment.
🇪🇸 Spaniards value kindness and often express gratitude for it.
See breakdown →Te ves genial hoy.
Teh Ves Hen-e-al Oy
You look great today.
💬 'Genial' is a versatile word for 'great' or 'cool'.
🇪🇸 Paying attention to appearances is common and generally well-received in Spanish-speaking cultures.
See breakdown →Tienes buena energía.
tee-eh-nes bweh-nah eh-nehr-hee-ah
You have good energy.
💬 In Spanish, 'energía' can refer to both physical vigor and aura.
🇪🇸 Positivity and good vibes are valued in daily interactions.
See breakdown →Eres muy interesante.
eh-res moo-ee een-teh-reh-sahn-teh
You are very interesting.
💬 Pairs well with discussing hobbies or work.
🇪🇸 Showing curiosity in a person's life or interests can foster deeper connections.
See breakdown →Tu risa es contagiosa.
too ree-sah es kon-tah-hee-oh-sah
Your laughter is contagious.
💬 Focuses on the joyfulness someone provides.
🇪🇸 Laughter and humor are integral parts of Spanish social interactions.
See breakdown →Me gustan tus zapatos.
meh goos-tahn toos sah-pah-tos
I like your shoes.
💬 Simple and direct compliment, often on fashion.
🇪🇸 Footwear can be a fashionable statement in Spain, often noticed.
See breakdown →Ese color te queda bien.
eh-seh koh-lor teh keh-dah byehn
That color suits you well.
💬 Can be adapted to different colors by naming them.
🇪🇸 Colorful attire is appreciated and often discussed openly.
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