Buenas noches, guapo
The English phrase "good night, handsome" is translated into Spanish as Buenas noches, guapo.
The word guapo specifically means "handsome" in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a woman, you must change the masculine guapo to the feminine guapa.
Did you know?
- The ancestor of guapo was the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- Unlike English, which uses 'good night' only when leaving or going to bed, Buenas noches is used both as a greeting and a farewell after dark.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, guapo can be used to describe someone who is 'brave' or 'tough' in a confrontational sense, rather than just 'handsome'.
Examples in context
- Carlos: "Pasa una buena noche, guapo. Sueña con los angelitos." Mateo: "¡Gracias, Carlos! Que descanses también. Hasta pronto."Carlos: "Have a good night, handsome. Dream with the little angels." Mateo: "Thank you, Carlos! Rest well too. See you soon."
- Descansa, buenas noches, guapo.Rest well, good night, handsome.
- ¡Buenas noches, guapo! Te veo mañana.Good night, handsome! I'll see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Lucía is saying goodbye to Javier at the end of their date.
- JavierFue una noche increíble, Lucía.It was an incredible night, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, me divertí mucho.Yes, I had a lot of fun.
- JavierTengo que irme a dormir ya.I have to go to sleep now.
- LucíaEstá bien, buenas noches, guapo.Okay, good night, handsome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenas, guapo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
