Hola, guapo
/ˈola ˈɡwapo/word by word
The English phrase 'hello handsome' is translated into Spanish as Hola, guapo.
Hola, guapo is an informal greeting used to address a man that also compliments his physical appearance. While guapo literally means handsome, it is often used as a friendly or flirtatious term of endearment rather than a formal compliment.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Hola, guapo is an informal phrase typically used among friends, romantic interests or in casual social settings. Another informal option is ¡Ey, papi chulo!, which translates to 'Hey, handsome hunk!'
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a woman, change the masculine adjective guapo to the feminine form guapa, resulting in Hola, guapa.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈola ˈɡwapo/
Did you know?
- The ancestor of guapo was the Latin word vappa, which meant 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- In some contexts, the word guapo can be used to describe someone as 'brave' or 'bold' rather than just physically attractive.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, guapo or guapa is frequently used by shopkeepers or waiters to address customers as a friendly gesture, even without any romantic intent.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira a Juan! ¡Hola, guapo! ¿Cómo estás?Look at Juan! Hello, handsome! How are you?
- Ey, papi chulo. ¡Qué guapo te ves hoy!Hey, handsome hunk. You look so handsome today!
- ¡Hola, guapo! ¿Cómo estás?Hello, handsome! How are you?
- Hola, guapo, ¿cómo estás?Hello, handsome, how are you?
- ¡Hola, guapo! Te ves muy bien.Hello, handsome! You look very good.
- Hola, guapo, ¿qué tal tu día?Hello, handsome, how is your day going?
Example conversation
Lucía greets Alejandro at a party.
- LucíaHola, guapo, no te había visto.Hello handsome, I hadn't seen you.
- AlejandroHola, Lucía, muchas gracias.Hello, Lucía, thank you very much.
- LucíaMe gusta mucho tu camisa.I really like your shirt.
- AlejandroTú también te ves muy bien.You look very good too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hola, guapo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapo, hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
