Guapo
masculine, common
To tell a guy he is beautiful, say Guapo. Spanish speakers use guapo for "good looking" and hermoso is warmer and less common for men. It is also called Lindo and Apuesto.
Meaning: compliment for a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Guapo | masculine, common |
| Lindo | Latin America |
| Hermoso | warm |
| Apuesto | formal, handsome |
Which one should you use?
Men are usually called guapo, lindo or apuesto instead of hermoso. Hermoso is used for a man mainly by a partner or relative. Apuesto means "handsome" and sounds formal and a bit old fashioned.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Guapo is everyday in Spain. Lindo is heard more in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -o marks a man. For a woman the same words end in -a, as in guapa and hermosa.
Did you know?
- The word guapo was once used in Spanish to mean "brave" or "bold", and it still carries that sense in some regions.
Examples in context
- Eres muy lindo.You are very nice looking.
- Mi hijo es hermoso.My son is beautiful.
Example conversation
Carolina compliments her friend Mauricio before a dance.
- CarolinaMauricio, qué guapo estás.Mauricio, you look so handsome.
- MauricioGracias, Carolina. Tú también estás linda.Thanks, Carolina. You look lovely too.
- CarolinaVamos a bailar.Let us go dance.
