chico guapo
/t͡ʃiko ɡwapo/from spelling rules
The English phrase handsome boy is translated into Spanish as chico guapo.
The phrase is used to describe a boy or young man who is physically attractive. It is important to note that while guapo refers to physical attractiveness, it does not necessarily imply the chivalrous or gallant connotations that the English word handsome can sometimes carry.
Which one should you use?
While chico guapo is a standard way to say handsome boy, you can also use muchacho guapo to refer to a boy or an adolescent.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a softer, slightly more informal way to say a boy is cute or handsome, you can use chico lindo. In certain Latin American countries, the informal terms churro or papacito are also used to describe an attractive young man.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, handsome boys, you add -s to both the noun and the adjective to get chicos guapos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiko ɡwapo/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Ese chico guapo es un actor.That handsome boy is an actor.
- Tu hermano es un chico guapo.Your brother is a handsome boy.
- ¿Viste al chico guapo de la tienda?Did you see the handsome boy from the store?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they saw at a party.
- María¿Viste al chico guapo de la fiesta?Did you see the handsome boy from the party?
- JavierSí, ese chico guapo es muy simpático.Yes, that handsome boy is very nice.
- MaríaMe gustaría hablar con él.I would like to talk to him.
- Javier¡Adelante, María, inténtalo!Go ahead, Maria, try it!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, guapo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
