gwapo
/ˈɡwapo/
The Tagalog word for handsome is gwapo.
The term is used to describe an attractive man.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While gwapo is used for men, maganda is the standard term used for women to mean beautiful or attractive.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡwapo/
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Filipinos often use the term pogi as a native Tagalog alternative to gwapo. Both are common, but pogi is rooted in the indigenous language.
- The word gwapo is a loanword from the Spanish guapo. Because of this historical influence, many Filipinos use Spanish-derived terms for physical descriptions.
- If you call someone gwapong-gwapo, the repetition of the word functions as an intensifier, meaning 'very, very handsome'.
Examples in context
- Ang mga larawan mo sa social media ay ipinapakita na ikaw ay gwapong-gwapo.The pictures on your social media show that you are very handsome.
- Gwapo ang kapatid mo.Your brother is handsome.
Example conversation
Maria and Juan are looking at a photo of a celebrity.
- MariaGwapo masyado ang lalaki sa larawan.The man in the photo is so handsome.
- JuanOo, gwapo talaga siya.Yes, he is really handsome.
- MariaSana gwapo rin ang makilala ko.I hope the person I meet is also handsome.
- JuanSigurado akong may gwapo para sa iyo.I am sure there is a handsome man for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gwapo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
