chico guapo
/t͡ʃiko ɡwapo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'hot boy' can be translated as chico guapo.
These terms are used to describe a young man who is physically attractive. You can use the adjective guapo on its own to describe someone as handsome or good-looking without needing to include a noun like 'boy'.
Which one should you use?
While chico guapo translates to 'handsome boy', the colloquial Tío Buenorro is equivalent to 'hot dude' or 'hot guy'. Additionally, Pavo Real literally translates to 'peacock' and is used to describe someone who is particularly attractive or stylish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear Muchacho Guapo to refer to a hot boy, while in Argentina, the term Pibe Facha is used for the same purpose.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiko ɡwapo/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Vi a un chico guapo en el café.I saw a hot boy at the cafe.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at photos in a magazine.
- Sofía¿Viste a ese chico guapo en la foto?Did you see that hot boy in the photo?
- JavierSí, es muy atractivo.Yes, he is very attractive.
- SofíaParece un actor de cine.He looks like a movie actor.
- JavierEs un chico guapo, sin duda.He is a hot boy, without a doubt.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, guapo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
