gupot
The Chamorro word for handsome is gupot.
The word is used to describe an attractive man.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While gupot is the standard term, guapo can also be used to mean handsome.
Did you know?
- Chamorro is an Austronesian language, making words like gupot distant relatives of languages spoken in the Philippines and Indonesia.
- A person who is described as gupot is often perceived as having a neat or well-groomed appearance, not just good facial features.
- While gupot is the indigenous term, the word guapo entered the Chamorro language due to three centuries of Spanish colonial influence.
Example conversation
Antonio and Theresa are talking about a new neighbor.
- AntonioGupot i yanig-na i vécino.The neighbor's son is handsome.
- TheresaSi Antonio, gupot i yanig-na.Yes Antonio, he is handsome.
- AntonioHågui gupot kåno, Theresa.You have a handsome man, Theresa.
- TheresaHåfa tasi, hågu gupot kåno!Oh my, you are a handsome man too!
