chica atractiva
/t͡ʃika atɾaɡtiba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hot girl" is translated into Spanish as chica atractiva.
This phrase is used to describe a woman or girl who is physically attractive or sexually appealing.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃika atɾaɡtiba/
When do people say it?
In Spanish, the word Bombón literally means "chocolate bonbon" and is used as a metaphor to describe someone attractive.
Did you know?
- While 'hot' in English refers to temperature, calling a woman caliente in Spanish is a mistake that describes her as being sexually aroused rather than attractive.
- In some regions, the phrase está como un queso is used to say a girl is very attractive. While queso means 'cheese', the phrase suggests she is 'tasty' or appealing.
- Spanish speakers may use the word mamacita to call a woman hot. While it literally means 'little mother', it has nothing to do with parenthood and is used as a flirtatious term of endearment.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué bombón! Me encanta tu estilo.What a hottie! I love your style.
- Ella es una chica atractiva.She is an attractive girl.
- Vi a una chica atractiva en la fiesta.I saw an attractive girl at the party.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a new colleague.
- MateoLa nueva empleada es una chica atractiva.The new employee is a hot girl.
- MaríaSí, María es muy guapa.Yes, María is very beautiful.
- MateoMe gustaría hablar con ella.I would like to talk to her.
- MaríaTen cuidado, Mateo.Be careful, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
