te ves guapo
/te bes ɡwapo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "you look handsome" is translated as te ves guapo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a man that he is physically attractive. You can use the alternative te ves bien to say "you look good" in a more neutral way that does not necessarily emphasize physical sexiness. To make the compliment sound softer or more affectionate, you can add the masculine diminutive -ito to the end of the adjective.
Which one should you use?
While te ves guapo focuses on appearance/impression, the phrase estás guapo is often used to say someone looks handsome specifically in their current state or outfit.
How does it change in a sentence?
To compliment a woman, change the masculine adjective to the feminine form te ves guapa.
Did you know?
- There is a surprising link between the word guapo and the concept of bad wine. It is thought to derive from the Latin word vappa, which referred to 'flat' or 'worthless' wine.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling a man guapo can imply he has a 'tough' or 'daring' attitude rather than just being physically attractive.
- Spanish speakers may use guapo as a term of endearment for children or pets, similar to how English speakers use 'cutie'.
Examples in context
- Te ves guapo con esa camisa.You look handsome in that shirt.
Example conversation
Sofía is complimenting Javier before they go out to dinner.
- JavierSofía, ¿me veo bien?Sofía, do I look good?
- Sofía¡Sí! Te ves guapo, Javier.Yes! You look handsome, Javier.
- JavierGracias, me encanta ese color.Thanks, I love that color.
- SofíaTe queda muy bien.It looks very good on you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guapo, te, ves, CC BY-SA 4.0.
