Speak Like a Native with Better Vocabulary!

Do you always say «nice» when you like something?
“That’s a nice dress.”
“She’s a nice person.”
“This is a nice place.”

It’s correct, but if you want to sound more fluent, interesting, and expressive, it’s time to learn some better words!

1. Talking about a person

❌ She’s a nice person.
✅ Try:

• Kind (amable) → She’s a really kind person.
• Friendly (simpática) → Everyone likes him – he’s super friendly.
• Caring (cuidadosa) → She’s caring and always helps others.
• Lovely (encantadora) → You’ll love her – she’s lovely!

2. Talking about a place

❌ It’s a nice place.
✅ Try:

• Beautiful (hermoso) → This is a beautiful beach.
• Charming (encantador) → We stayed in a charming little village.
• Cosy (acogedor) → The café was small but really cosy.
• Peaceful (tranquilo) → I love how peaceful it is here.

3. Talking about food

❌ That was a nice meal.
✅ Try:

• Delicious (delicioso) → The cake was delicious!
• Tasty (sabroso) → This pasta is so tasty.
• Yummy (rico – informal) → Mmm, that’s yummy!
• Mouth-watering (que hace la boca agua) → What a mouth-watering dish!

4. Talking about the weather

❌ It’s a nice day.
✅ Try:

• Sunny (soleado) → It’s so sunny today!
• Warm (cálido) → I love this warm weather.
• Perfect → The weather is perfect for a picnic.
• Glorious → What a glorious day!

Challenge: Use a New Word Today!

Replace «nice» with one of these better words in your next conversation. Which one do you like most?

Written by Aimee Wilkinson, Principal at The Harrogate International Academy