muy guapo
/mui ɡwapo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'very handsome' is translated into Spanish as muy guapo.
muy guapo is used to describe a man who is physically very attractive.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, people may use tremendamente guapo to express the idea of someone being very handsome.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use muy guapa when describing a woman, and muy guapas when describing a group of only women. For a group of men or a mixed-gender group, use muy guapos.
Did you know?
- Historically, guapo was linked to the concept of being 'worthless' or 'insipid'. It is believed to have descended from the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- The word guapo has undergone a complete 180-degree turn in meaning. While it now means 'handsome', it once described a 'rascal' or a 'ruffian'.
- In some contexts, guapo can still refer to someone who is bold or brave, rather than just physically attractive.
Examples in context
- Él es muy guapo.He is very handsome.This sentence is useful for stating that he is very handsome using muy guapo.Tatoeba #449946 by Shishir, translation #400911 by CK
- Eres un hombre muy guapo, Tom.You're a very handsome man, Tom.This sentence is useful for telling someone they are a very handsome man using muy guapo.Tatoeba #14042181 by mervert1, translation #2045823 by CK
- Es muy guapo.He's very handsome.This sentence is useful for saying he is very handsome using muy guapo.Tatoeba #1287177 by enteka, translation #8403820 by Amastan
- El señor Gómez es muy apuesto.Mr. Gómez is very handsome.
- ¡Hoy estás guapísimo!You look very handsome today!
- ¡Con ese traje, estás para comerte!With that suit, you're good enough to eat!
- Carlos es súper guapo.Carlos is super handsome.
- ¡Estás tremendamente guapo!You are tremendously handsome!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- MaríaEse actor es muy guapo.That actor is very handsome.
- AlejandroSí, es muy guapo.Yes, he is very handsome.
- MaríaMe gusta mucho su estilo.I really like his style.
- AlejandroA ti te gusta todo.You like everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapo, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
