guapo
everyday
The everyday word for handsome in Mexico is guapo. Apuesto is more formal.
Meaning: good-looking man (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| guapo | everyday |
| apuesto | formal |
Say Qué guapo estás to compliment someone. For a woman use guapa.
Which one should you use?
Apuesto sounds elegant or old-fashioned and appears in writing.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say guapo to describe things. It is for people and sometimes pets.
Did you know?
- Guapo changes with the person: guapa for a woman, guapos for a group of men.
Examples in context
- Tu hermano es muy guapo.Your brother is very handsome.
- Qué hombre tan apuesto.What a handsome man.
Example conversation
Nayeli and her friend Vero watch a Mexican movie in Monterrey.
- Nayeli¿Viste al protagonista?Did you see the lead actor?
- VeroSí, está muy guapo.Yes, he is very handsome.
- NayeliY muy apuesto, ¿verdad?And very dashing, right?
