guapa
/ˈɡwapa/
The phrase wapa is a Spanish slang term used to describe a woman who is physically attractive.
This term is used as a slangy way to call a woman attractive or beautiful.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While guapa is the standard form, wapa is a slangy, phonetic representation of that word. Use guapa in more standard contexts and wapa in informal, slang-heavy speech.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡwapa/
Did you know?
- In certain Caribbean dialects, guapa can have a double meaning and be used to describe someone who is brave or aggressive, coming from the word guapo meaning 'bold'.
- While guapa describes beauty, the word guapo is often used in Spain to describe something that is 'cool' or 'well-done', such as a 'guapo' goal in football.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, guapa is used as a generic term of endearment for women, such as a waitress or a shopkeeper, regardless of their actual appearance.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, guapa señorita. Me encanta su estilo.Good morning, beautiful miss. I love your style.
- Esa chica es muy guapa.That girl is very attractive.
- ¡Qué guapa vas hoy!You look so attractive today!
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a girl they saw at a party.
- Sofía¿Viste a la chica nueva?Did you see the new girl?
- JavierSí, es muy guapa.Yes, she is very attractive.
- SofíaJavier, creo que te gusta.Javier, I think you like her.
- JavierBueno, no lo puedo negar.Well, I can't deny it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry guapa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
