bombón
/bomˈbon/
The English phrase "stud muffin" can be translated into Spanish as bombón.
Bombón is an informal and playful term for a man who is physically very attractive. It can also be used as an informal term of endearment for someone who is sweet and attractive. You will often hear it used in the phrase Es un bombón to describe a person's permanent physical attractiveness.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, bombón means a chocolate candy or chocolate truffle. In a metaphorical sense, it is used to describe someone who is "sweet" or "delicious" to look at.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term bombón is informal and often carries a flirtatious or playful connotation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
While bombón is widely understood, the informal expression Papi Chulo is also used in Latin America and the Caribbean to refer to an attractive man.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bombón is bombones.
How do you pronounce it?
/bomˈbon/
Did you know?
- The word bombón shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'good' through the Latin bonus.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, describing someone as un bombón is a common way to compliment a baby or a child on their cuteness, not just an adult's attractiveness.
- The word bombón can be used to describe a woman just as easily as a man to denote someone sweet and attractive.
Examples in context
- Ese actor es un bombón.That actor is a stud muffin.
- Mira a ese chico, es un bombón.Look at that guy, he's a stud muffin.
- Tu nuevo vecino es un bombón.Your new neighbor is a stud muffin.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a romantic movie at home.
- Daniel¿Viste al protagonista? Es un bombón.Did you see the protagonist? He's a stud muffin.
- ElenaSí, es guapísimo.Yes, he is very handsome.
- DanielMe encanta cómo se ve en esa escena.I love how he looks in that scene.
- ElenaDaniel, te gusta demasiado.Daniel, you like him too much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bombón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bombón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
