niña bonita

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “pretty girl”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌniɲa boˈnita/ [ˌni.ɲa β̞oˈni.t̪a]
  • Syllabification: ni‧ña bo‧ni‧ta

Noun

niña bonita f (plural niñas bonitas)

  1. (idiomatic) pet; darling
  2. (Spain, colloquial) the number fifteen in some Spanish card games
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see niña,‎ bonito.

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