es guapo
/es ɡwapo/from spelling rules
The phrase "someone is handsome" in Spanish is es guapo.
This phrase is used to describe a man or boy who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
Using es guapo describes a permanent trait, whereas está guapo describes a temporary state, such as how he looks right now because of his clothes or grooming.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a woman as beautiful or pretty, change the masculine guapo to the feminine guapa.
How do you pronounce it?
/es ɡwapo/
Did you know?
- The distant root of guapo is the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using guapo to describe a man can sometimes carry a subtle connotation of being a 'tough guy' or 'bold'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone guapo can be used as a friendly or flirtatious way to address a stranger, similar to 'handsome' or 'pretty' in English.
Examples in context
- Es atractivoHe is attractive.
- Posee un rostro encantadorHe has a charming face.
- Está buenísimoHe looks amazing.
- Es un bombónHe's a hunk.
- Está para comérseloHe looks delicious.
- Él es muy guapoHe is very handsome.
- Ella es atractivaShe is attractive.
- Ellos son unos bombonesThey are hunks.
- Está re buenoHe looks really good.
- Está bien guapoHe is really handsome.
- Ese actor es guapo.That actor is handsome.
- El nuevo profesor es guapo.The new teacher is handsome.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- Lucía¿Viste al modelo de la revista?Did you see the model in the magazine?
- AlejandroSí, es guapo.Yes, he is handsome.
- LucíaEs el hombre más guapo que he visto.He is the most handsome man I have seen.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, guapo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
