estás buenísimo
/estas bwenisimo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're fine asf" can be translated into Spanish as estás buenísimo.
This expression is used to tell someone that they are very physically attractive. While a phrase like eres guapo/a describes a general physical attractiveness, estás buenísimo/a specifically implies a high level of sexual desirability or 'hotness'.
What does it mean word for word?
The suffix -ísimo functions as an intensifier, equivalent to adding 'as fuck' or 'extremely' to the adjective.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is highly informal and carries a strong sexual connotation, so it should only be used in casual or flirtatious settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you might say ¡Estás bárbaro/a! to mean "You look great!" In Mexico, you can use the slang term ¡Te ves padrísimo/a! to convey that someone looks awesome!
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, you must change the ending from -o to -a to match her gender, resulting in estás buenísima.
Did you know?
- While estás buenísimo is used for people, the word buenísimo is the standard way to describe food that tastes 'delicious'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone estás bueno/a is considered much more aggressive or vulgar than saying they are 'hot' in English.
- The word buenísimo shares the same linguistic roots as the Italian buonissimo and the Portuguese boníssimo.
Examples in context
- ¡Oye, estás buenísimo!Hey, you're fine asf!
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are hanging out at a party.
- LucíaDaniel, la verdad es que estás buenísimo.Daniel, honestly, you're fine asf.
- Daniel¿En serio me dices eso, Lucía?Are you seriously telling me that, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, te ves increíble con esa camisa.Yes, you look incredible in that shirt.
- DanielGracias, me dejas sin palabras.Thanks, you leave me speechless.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buenísimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
