hola, guapo
/ˈola ˈɡwapo/word by word
The English phrase "hi in a flirty way" is translated into Spanish as hola, guapo.
This phrase is a casual greeting used to show romantic interest in someone you find attractive.
Which one should you use?
The phrase changes based on the gender of the person you are addressing. Use hola, guapo when addressing a man, as the adjective must agree with the gender of the person. To make the greeting sound even more playful and affectionate, you can use the diminutive form hola, guapito (hi, cutie).
How does it change in a sentence?
To maintain the flirty intent when addressing a woman, use the feminine form hola, guapa (hi, beautiful/handsome).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈola ˈɡwapo/
Did you know?
- The word guapo has undergone a massive transformation, originally meaning a 'worthless person' or even a 'rascal' before evolving into its modern meaning of 'handsome'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone guapo or guapa is so common in casual service settings that it may not always be perceived as romantic flirting.
- While guapo refers to physical beauty, it can also be used to describe someone who is 'bold' or 'brave' in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, bombón!Hi, cutie!
- Oye, guapo/a, ¿qué tal?Hey, handsome/beautiful, how are you?
- ¡Ey, hermoso/a! ¿Cómo te va?Hey, gorgeous! How are you?
- ¡Hey, cariño! ¿Tienes planes para esta noche?Hey, darling! Do you have plans for tonight?
- ¡Hola, bombón! ¿Querés tomar algo?Hi, hottie! Do you want to have something to drink?
- Hola, guapo, ¿cómo va todo?Hi, handsome, how is everything going?
- ¡Hola, guapo! Qué sorpresa verte aquí.Hi, handsome! What a surprise to see you here.
- Hola, guapo, te ves muy bien hoy.Hi, handsome, you look very good today.
Example conversation
Sofía sees Javier at a local coffee shop.
- SofíaHola, guapo, ¿estás solo?Hi, handsome, are you alone?
- JavierHola, Sofía. Sí, estoy esperando a un amigo.Hi, Sofía. Yes, I'm waiting for a friend.
- SofíaPues, me gustaría sentarme contigo un momento.Well, I would like to sit with you for a moment.
- JavierClaro, me encantaría que te sentaras conmigo.Of course, I would love for you to sit with me.
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.
