adonis
/aˈdonis/masculine
The English phrase "adonis" is translated into Spanish as adonis.
In Spanish, adonis is a noun used to refer to a beautiful man.
Meaning: beautiful man (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdonis/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, adonis is often used with a touch of irony or sarcasm to tease a man who is overly vain about his looks.
- If you are looking for a way to describe a beautiful woman, you would not use a feminine version of adonis, as the term is strictly tied to the male myth.
- The word adonis refers specifically to physical beauty, whereas the term galán implies a man who is both handsome and a smooth flirt.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Don AdonisGood morning, Don Adonis
- Ese actor es un auténtico adonis.That actor is a true adonis.
- Mi hermano es un adonis en la playa.My brother is a handsome man at the beach.
- No busques un adonis, busca un buen hombre.Don't look for a beautiful man, look for a good man.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at a magazine in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Viste al modelo de la portada?Did you see the model on the cover?
- DanielSí, es un adonis total.Yes, he is a total adonis.
- LucíaDaniel, tú también eres muy guapo.Daniel, you are very handsome too.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thank you, Lucía, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adonis” translations and entries adonis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
