chico lindo
/t͡ʃiko lindo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'cute guy' is translated as chico lindo.
The phrase is used to describe a young man who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While chico lindo means 'cute guy', the phrase chico guapo is used more specifically to mean 'handsome guy' with a focus on his physical attractiveness. For a more informal tone, you can use tipo lindo, which is similar to saying 'cute dude'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To express the idea of a 'hot guy' or 'daddy' in a non-literal sense, you can use the informal term papacito. The term chico guapo (handsome boy) is also considered informal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word mono is frequently used as an adjective to mean 'cute' when describing people or things, such as in the phrase chico mono.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a cute girl, you should change the masculine nouns and adjectives to their feminine forms: chica linda.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiko lindo/
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Examples in context
- ¡Mira a ese chico guapo! Creo que le gustas.Look at that cute guy! I think he likes you.
- ¡Eres un papacito! No puedo resistirme a tus encantos.You're such a hottie! I can't resist your charms.
- Ese chico lindo es de mi clase.That cute guy is in my class.
- Vi a un chico lindo en el parque.I saw a cute guy in the park.
- Tu hermano es un chico lindo.Your brother is a cute guy.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a photo on a phone.
- Javier¿Quién es ese chico lindo?Who is that cute guy?
- LucíaEs un actor muy famoso.He is a very famous actor.
- JavierSí, es muy guapo.Yes, he is very handsome.
- LucíaA ti te encanta, Javier.You love him, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, lindo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
