guapo
common
The everyday word for "handsome" said to a guy is guapo. Apuesto sounds more formal, and in Latin America lindo is also used for a good looking man.
Meaning: good looking, said of or to a man (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| guapo | common |
| Apuesto | formal, literary |
| Lindo | Latin America |
You can say Qué guapo as a compliment or Estás guapo hoy to say he looks good today.
Which one should you use?
Apuesto is often used in writing and in polite descriptions. Guapo is the form you hear in conversation, and between friends it can be a joke compliment.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adjectives agree with the person described, so a man gets the ending -o: guapo, apuesto, lindo. For a woman they become guapa, apuesta and linda.
Did you know?
- In Spain guapo is used for both men and women, while apuesto is mostly kept for men.
Examples in context
- Estás muy guapo hoy.You look very handsome today.
- Qué guapo te ves con ese traje.How handsome you look in that suit.
- Es un hombre apuesto.He is a handsome man.
Example conversation
Lucía compliments her brother Tomás before a family wedding.
- LucíaTomás, qué guapo estás.Tomás, you look so handsome.
- TomásGracias. El traje es nuevo.Thanks. The suit is new.
- LucíaTe queda muy bien.It suits you very well.
