Guapo
affectionate, masculine
To call a guy "cutie", say Guapo, lindo or precioso. They work as a name, as in hola, guapo, and end in -o because they address a man.
Meaning: affectionate name for a man (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Guapo | affectionate, masculine |
| Lindo | affectionate, Latin America |
| Precioso | warm |
In Spain guapo is used all the time as a friendly word between friends and even from shopkeepers. In Latin America lindo is more typical.
Which one should you use?
Precioso is the warmest and is often used for little boys by relatives. Guapo and lindo are lighter.
When do people say it?
Some men enjoy these pet names and others find them too familiar from strangers, so use them with people you know.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use guapo and guapa with strangers in shops, as in dime, guapo, to be friendly rather than flirtatious.
Examples in context
- Hola, guapo, ¿qué haces?Hi, cutie, what are you doing?
- Gracias, lindo.Thanks, cutie.
- Ven acá, precioso.Come here, cutie.
Example conversation
Marina greets her little nephew Pablo.
- MarinaHola, precioso. ¿Quieres jugar?Hi, cutie. Do you want to play?
- PabloSí, tía.Yes, aunt.
- MarinaVamos al parque entonces.Let us go to the park then.
