te ves sexy
/te bes seɡsi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you look hot" can be translated into Spanish as te ves sexy.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they look sexually attractive.
Which one should you use?
While te ves sexy specifically implies sexual attractiveness, the phrase te ves bien is a more neutral way to say someone looks good or well.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
te ves sexy is informal and carries a sexual connotation, making it inappropriate for professional or formal settings. For a formal way to compliment someone, you might use Usted se ve atractivo/a (You look attractive) or for an informal compliment regarding general appearance, you can use Estás muy guapo/a (You look very handsome/beautiful).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying estás muy caliente to mean "you look hot." In many Spanish-speaking regions, estás caliente actually means "you are sexually aroused" or can refer to body temperature.
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American slang, calling someone 'un bombón' is a way to say they are 'hot', comparing them to a piece of chocolate candy.
- Complimenting a stranger's appearance in some Spanish-speaking cultures can be seen as piropo, a tradition of poetic street compliments that ranges from charming to harassment.
- The word guapo originally meant 'bold' or 'daring' in older Spanish, rather than simply meaning a person is physically attractive.
Examples in context
- ¡Te ves sexy con ese nuevo peinado!You look sexy with that new hairstyle!
- Luces increíble en ese traje de bañoYou look incredible in that swimsuit
- Te ves sexy con ese vestido.You look sexy in that dress.
- ¡Te ves sexy hoy!You look sexy today!
- Con ese traje, te ves sexy.With that suit, you look sexy.
Example conversation
María and Javier are getting ready for a night out.
- MaríaJavier, te ves sexy con esa camisa.Javier, you look sexy in that shirt.
- Javier¿En serio? Gracias, María.Really? Thanks, María.
- MaríaSí, te queda muy bien.Yes, it looks great on you.
- JavierTú también te ves muy guapa.You look very beautiful too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
