mi hombre guapo
/mi ombɾe ɡwapo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my handsome man" is translated into Spanish as mi hombre guapo.
This phrase is an affectionate term used to describe a man who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While mi hombre guapo is a literal translation, it is much more common in Spanish to use mi guapo or mi hombre separately in affectionate contexts. You may also use the alternative mi hombre bello, which shifts the nuance from physical attractiveness to a more poetic or profound beauty.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi ombɾe ɡwapo/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, mi apuesto caballero! ¿Cómo estuvo tu día?Hello, my handsome man! How was your day?
Example conversation
María greets Mateo at the door.
- MateoHola, María.Hello, María.
- MaríaHola, mi hombre guapo.Hello, my handsome man.
- MateoGracias, eres muy linda.Thank you, you are very sweet.
- MaríaSolo digo la verdad.I'm just telling the truth.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapo, hombre, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
