estás buenísimo
/estas bwenisimo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're fine as hell" is translated into Spanish as estás buenísimo.
This expression is used to tell someone that they are very physically attractive. It refers specifically to physical or sexual attractiveness rather than a person's general qualities or skills.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase is highly informal and should be used in casual, flirtatious or street contexts. It is not appropriate for polite or formal conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you might hear the phrase Estás buenazo(a) instead of estás buenísimo. Additionally, the slang term Vaya cuerazo is used in Spain to mean "Wow, what a body!"
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, you must change the masculine ending of the adjective to the feminine: estás buenísima.
Did you know?
- While estás buenísimo describes a person, if you use the same word to describe food, it simply means the meal tastes delicious.
- Using the verb estar instead of ser is the secret trigger that shifts the meaning of 'good' from a person's moral character to their physical appeal.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone buenísimo is perceived as significantly more sexually explicit than saying they are 'handsome' or 'pretty'.
Examples in context
- ¡Guau, estás buenísimo/a en esa foto de perfil!Wow, you look incredibly hot in that profile picture!
- ¡Estás buenísimo!You're fine as hell!
- Desde que te vi, me di cuenta de que estás buenísimo.Since I saw you, I realized you're fine as hell.
- No puedo dejar de mirar, estás buenísimo.I can't stop looking, you're fine as hell.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are flirting at a party.
- AlejandroSofía, no puedo dejar de mirarte, estás buenísima.Sofía, I can't stop looking at you, you're fine as hell.
- Sofía¿En serio me lo dices, Alejandro?Are you seriously telling me that, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, de verdad, estás buenísima.Yes, truly, you're fine as hell.
- SofíaGracias, tú también estás buenísimo.Thanks, you're fine as hell too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
