guapo
/ˈɡwapo/
In Spanish, 'good looking' is translated as guapo.
The word guapo is used to describe someone who is physically attractive or handsome. While it primarily refers to physical appearance, in certain contexts it can also mean 'brave' or 'valiant', though this is less common in modern casual speech. You can also use the exclamation qué guapo to comment on someone's appearance, meaning 'how good-looking' or 'how handsome'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word majo/a is used to describe someone as 'good looking' or 'attractive' and it can also convey that a person has a pleasant personality. In Mexico and parts of Central and South America, lindo/a is used to mean 'cute' or 'pretty'. In some Latin American countries, the terms mamacita or papacito are used to describe someone as 'hot', 'sexy' or 'good looking' in a flirtatious manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the person or people being described. Use guapa for a female, guapos for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and guapas for a group consisting only of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡwapo/
Did you know?
- The word guapo originally comes from the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- In some regions, calling someone guapo can be a challenge to their courage, effectively asking if they think they are 'tough'.
Examples in context
- Él es muy guapo.He is very good-looking.This sentence is useful for saying someone is very good-looking.Tatoeba #449946 by Shishir, translation #1562118 by CM
- Es guapo e inteligente.He's intelligent and good-looking.This sentence is useful for describing someone who is both intelligent and good-looking.Tatoeba #2151561 by Shishir, translation #1754726 by Spamster
- Tomás es realmente muy guapo.Tom is really good-looking.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that someone is really good-looking.Tatoeba #5130199 by don_ramon, translation #5130173 by CK
- Ella es muy atractivaShe is very attractive
- Él es muy atractivoHe is very attractive
- El caballero es muy apuestoThe gentleman is very good looking
- ¡Hola guapa! ¿Cómo estás?Hi beautiful! How are you?
- ¡Hola guapo! ¿Qué tal?Hi handsome! How's it going?
- Tienes una sonrisa muy bonitaYou have a very beautiful smile
- ¡Qué linda eres!You are so cute!
- ¡Qué lindo chico!What a good looking guy!
- ¡Esa chica es una mamacita!That girl is hot!
- ¡Qué papacito eres!You are such a hottie!
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a guy they saw at a cafe.
- AlejandroEse chico es muy guapo.That boy is very handsome.
- ElenaSí, es bastante guapo.Yes, he is quite good looking.
- Alejandro¿Te parece guapo el camarero?Do you think the waiter is handsome?
- ElenaNo, pero es muy amable.No, but he is very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry guapo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
