Estás muy guapa
to a woman
The safest way to say "you're hot" in Mexican Spanish is Estás muy guapa to a woman or Estás muy guapo to a man. Estás buenísima is much more forward.
Meaning: flirty compliment on looks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Estás muy guapa | to a woman |
| Estás muy guapo | to a man |
| Estás buenísima | to a woman, forward |
Which one should you use?
Buenísimo and buenísima with estar are about physical attraction and can sound disrespectful to someone you barely know. Save them for a very casual or flirty setting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico Te ves muy bien is also a polite and safe way to compliment how someone looks.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mexicans use estar here, not ser. Estás muy guapa means you look great right now, while Eres guapa describes her in general.
Did you know?
- Adding bien before an adjective is a Mexican habit, so people may say Estás bien guapa in casual talk.
Examples in context
- Estás muy guapa hoy.You look very hot today.
- Estás muy guapo con ese traje.You look very handsome in that suit.
- Te ves muy bien.You look great.
Example conversation
At a wedding in Guanajuato, Carlos greets his friend Sofía.
- CarlosSofía, qué gusto verte. Estás muy guapa.Sofía, good to see you. You look great.
- SofíaGracias, Carlos. Tú también te ves bien.Thanks, Carlos. You look good too.
- Carlos¿Bailamos?Shall we dance?
- SofíaVa, vamos.Sure, let us go.
