chava guapa
casual, Mexico
In Mexico a casual way to say "hot girl" is chava guapa, a good-looking young woman. Buenota is stronger slang, and Está muy guapa is the simple compliment "she looks great".
Meaning: attractive young woman, informal (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| chava guapa | casual, Mexico |
| Buenota | slang, informal |
| Está muy guapa | compliment |
Chava is Mexican slang for a girl or young woman, and the male form is chavo. Guapa means pretty or good-looking.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Buenota is very informal and can come across as crude or disrespectful if said to someone directly. Guapa is the safer word.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chava is used across Mexico, but outside the country other words like chica or muchacha are more usual.
Did you know?
- In Mexican slang chavo and chava can also mean "kid", and los chavos refers to young people in general.
Examples in context
- Esa chava es muy guapa.That girl is very pretty.
- Mi amiga está buenota.My friend is hot.
- Qué guapa te ves hoy.You look so pretty today.
Example conversation
Two friends chat at a birthday party in Monterrey.
- Ivan¿Quién es esa chava?Who is that girl?
- MemoEs la prima de Luis.She is Luis's cousin.
- IvanQué guapa, ¿no?She is so pretty, right?
