eres tan guapo
/eɾes tan ɡwapo/from spelling rules
To say "you're so handsome" in Spanish, use eres tan guapo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a man or boy that he is very physically attractive. While eres tan guapo focuses on physical attractiveness, using eres tan lindo would imply a sense of being "cute" or "sweet" in addition to or instead of just being handsome.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tan functions as an intensifier meaning "so" or "as".
Which one should you use?
The choice of verb changes the nuance of the compliment. Using the verb estar in estás tan guapo shifts the meaning to how the person looks at this specific moment, translating to "you look so handsome".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Mexican regions, the colloquial phrase Eres un bombón. is used to compliment someone's good looks, literally meaning "You're a candy" or "You're a delicious treat". In Spain, the informal phrase ¡Estás hecho un pincel! is used to praise someone's good looks, meaning "You look like a work of art!"
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes tan ɡwapo/
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Examples in context
- Señor Ramírez, usted es muy guapo. La elegancia le sienta bien.Mr. Ramírez, you're very handsome. Elegance suits you well.
- ¡Amigo, estás guapísimo hoy! ¿Dónde compraste esa camisa?Friend, you look extremely handsome today! Where did you buy that shirt?
- Eres tan guapo con esa camisa.You're so handsome in that shirt.
- ¡No te lo digo suficiente, eres tan guapo!I don't tell you enough, you're so handsome!
Example conversation
Elena is complimenting Alejandro while they get ready for a party.
- Elena¡Qué bien te ves! Eres tan guapo.You look so good! You're so handsome.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Elena. Tú también estás hermosa.Thank you very much, Elena. You are beautiful too.
- ElenaGracias, pero en serio, eres tan guapo hoy.Thanks, but seriously, you're so handsome today.
- AlejandroMe haces sonrojar, ya vámonos.You're making me blush, let's go now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, guapo, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
