Te ves bien
neutral
In Puerto Rico you say Te ves bien to tell someone they are looking good. It is also called Estás guapo and Estás guapa.
Meaning: compliment on someone's appearance (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te ves bien | neutral |
| Estás guapo | to a man |
| Estás guapa | to a woman |
Te ves bien fits both sexes. Estás guapo and estás guapa are warmer and more personal.
How does it change in a sentence?
Te ves comes from verse, "to look", while estás comes from estar, "to be".
Did you know?
- Te ves comes from verse, "to see oneself", which Spanish uses to say how someone looks.
Examples in context
- Te ves bien con ese vestido.You look good in that dress.
- Estás guapo hoy.You look good today.
Example conversation
Ivonne meets her friend Mario before a party.
- IvonneMario, te ves bien con esa camisa.Mario, you look good in that shirt.
- MarioGracias, tú también.Thanks, you too.
- IvonneVámonos a la fiesta.Let us go to the party.
