chico guapo
/t͡ʃiko ɡwapo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pretty boy" translates to Spanish as chico guapo.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use chulo to describe a good-looking boy. In Mexico and Argentina, bombón is a regional variation used to describe an attractive boy. In Mexico, mirrey refers to a well-groomed and fashionable boy from a higher social class.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiko ɡwapo/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the term chulo can describe a 'pretty boy', but be careful, as it is also the common Spanish word for a 'pimp'.
- The word guapo has an unlikely origin, as it is believed to have evolved from the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- In Spain, calling someone guapo can sometimes be a casual way to say 'hello' or 'my dear' regardless of their looks.
Examples in context
- Ese chico es muy guapoThat boy is very handsome
- ¡Qué hermoso chico!What a beautiful boy!
- ¡Oye, guapo!Hey, good-looking!
- ¡Qué lindo chico eres!You are such a cute boy!
- Ese chico guapo es un actor.That pretty boy is an actor.
- Busco a un chico guapo para el anuncio.I am looking for a pretty boy for the advertisement.
- El chico guapo me saludó en la calle.The pretty boy greeted me on the street.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a new actor in a movie.
- Lucía¿Has visto al nuevo protagonista?Have you seen the new protagonist?
- JavierSí, es un chico guapo.Yes, he is a pretty boy.
- LucíaEs verdad, Javier, es muy atractivo.It's true, Javier, he is very attractive.
- JavierA todas las chicas les gusta.All the girls like him.
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.
