guapo
casual, Spain
In casual Spanish a good looking woman is guapa and a man is guapo. These are the usual words in Spain. In Mexico chula and chulo are friendly words for a pretty person. It is also called lindo.
Meaning: good looking (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| guapo | casual, Spain |
| guapa | casual, Spain, to a woman |
| chula | casual, Mexico, to a woman |
| lindo | casual, Latin America |
Compliments with these words sound relaxed. Use them with friends, partners or family and add qué for emphasis: Qué guapa estás hoy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Spaniards say guapa all the time, even as a friendly address to a woman. In Latin America lindo is the more common compliment. In Spain chulo can also mean "cocky", so the sense depends on the place.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending follows the person: guapa for a woman and guapo for a man. Lindo becomes linda in the same way.
Did you know?
- In Spain guapo can be said of both men and women, and guapa is also a very common friendly way to address a woman.
Examples in context
- Qué guapa estás hoy.You look gorgeous today.
- Tu casa está muy chula.Your house is very nice.
- Ese chico es muy guapo.That boy is very good looking.
Example conversation
Irene and her friend Clara get ready to go out in a flat in Madrid.
- IreneClara, qué guapa estás con ese vestido.Clara, you look gorgeous in that dress.
- ClaraGracias, tú también estás muy guapa.Thanks, you look great too.
- IreneVenga, que llegamos tarde.Come on, we are going to be late.
