guapísimo
/ɡwaˈpisimo/
The English word gorgeous can be translated into Spanish as guapísimo. Wiktionary also lists bellísimo.
Meaning: very beautiful (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| guapísimo | /ɡwaˈpisimo/ |
| bellísimo | /beˈʝisimo/ |
Both guapísimo and bellísimo mean very beautiful.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean gorgeous, guapísimo is typically used to describe people's physical attractiveness, whereas bellísimo is more often used for objects, places or abstract concepts like a view or a melody.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective guapísimo must change its ending to agree with the noun it describes: use guapísima for a feminine noun, guapísimos for a masculine plural noun and guapísimas for a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwaˈpisimo/
Did you know?
- The word guapo is thought to have entered Spanish from the Portuguese word guapo, which originally meant 'bold' or 'insolent'.
- In certain contexts, guapo can be used as a noun to describe a 'tough guy' or a street fighter rather than a handsome person.
- In Spain, calling someone guapo or guapísima is a common, friendly compliment, but in some Latin American countries, it can historically mean 'bold' or 'aggressive'.
Examples in context
- ¡Eres hermosa! Tu sonrisa ilumina el díaYou are beautiful! Your smile brightens up the day.
- El actor es guapísimo.The actor is gorgeous.
- Tu hermano es guapísimo.Your brother is gorgeous.
- Ese modelo es guapísimo.That model is gorgeous.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a new coworker.
- Daniel¿Viste al nuevo empleado?Did you see the new employee?
- MaríaSí, es guapísimo.Yes, he is gorgeous.
- DanielTienes razón, es muy atractivo.You're right, he is very attractive.
- MaríaEs el hombre más guapo de la oficina.He is the most handsome man in the office.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gorgeous” translations and entries guapísimo, bellísimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapísimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
