guapo
standard
To call a man handsome in Puerto Rico you can say guapo or lindo, and the flirty papi chulo is also heard.
Meaning: good-looking (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| guapo | standard |
| lindo | everyday, Puerto Rico |
| papi chulo | flirty, Puerto Rico |
Guapo and lindo are friendly compliments. Papi chulo is playful and mostly said by friends or admirers.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a woman, use guapa or linda.
Did you know?
- Guapo is used all over the Spanish-speaking world, while lindo is especially common in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Qué guapo estás hoy.You look handsome today.
- Mi novio es muy lindo.My boyfriend is very handsome.
Example conversation
Karla compliments her boyfriend Esteban before a wedding.
- KarlaEsteban, qué guapo estás con ese traje.Esteban, you look so handsome in that suit.
- EstebanGracias, tú estás hermosa.Thank you, you look beautiful.
- KarlaVámonos, que llegamos tarde.Let us go, we are going to be late.
