guapo
everyday
The common word is guapo. Latin America often says buenmozo, Spain uses the slang macizo and Mexico has the flirty papasito.
Meaning: good looking, said of a man (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| guapo | everyday |
| Buenmozo | informal, Latin America |
| Macizo | slang, Spain |
| Papasito | slang, Mexico |
Guapo fits everyone and is safe. Macizo and papasito are informal, direct and usually flirtatious.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Buenmozo is common in countries such as Colombia, Peru and Chile.
How does it change in a sentence?
These words change for gender: guapa, buenamoza. Papasito turns into mamacita for a woman.
Did you know?
- Guapo once also meant brave in older Spanish.
Examples in context
- Tu hermano es muy guapo.Your brother is very handsome.
- Ese actor es un buenmozo.That actor is handsome.
- Qué macizo está ese chico.That guy is really good looking.
Example conversation
Two friends, Elisa and Marta, watch a movie.
- Elisa¿Quién es ese actor?Who is that actor?
- MartaEs Daniel, qué guapo, ¿no?It is Daniel, so handsome, right?
- ElisaSí, mucho.Yes, very.
