estás tan bueno
/estas tan bweno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're so hot" is translated into Spanish as estás tan bueno.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they are very physically attractive. In this context, bueno/a functions as 'hot' or 'sexy'. You can also say estás muy bueno to mean "you are very hot" by replacing 'tan' (so) with 'muy' (very).
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "you are so good".
Which one should you use?
Avoid using caliente to mean physically attractive, as it refers to body temperature or sexual arousal. For example, if you use estás tan caliente, you are saying someone is physically hot to the touch or is sexually aroused, rather than calling them attractive.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase estás tan bueno is highly informal and carries a strong sexual connotation. Another informal way to express this idea is Estás super bueno/a, which can be used to say "you're so hot" or "you look amazing".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must change to the feminine form buena if you are speaking to a woman, making the phrase estás tan buena.
Did you know?
- While estás tan bueno is common, using the verb ser instead of estar by saying eres tan bueno changes the meaning from 'sexy' to 'you are such a good person'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone bueno or buena is a way to describe them as 'tasty' or 'delicious', treating physical attractiveness like a quality of food.
- The word bueno shares an ancient root with the Latin word 'bonus', which is also the ancestor of the English word 'bonus'.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabías que estás super buena?Did you know you're so hot?
- Con esa sonrisa, estás que ardes.With that smile, you're on fire.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are getting ready to go out for a date.
- LucíaMateo, ¡estás tan bueno con ese traje!Mateo, you're so hot in that suit!
- Mateo¿De verdad lo dices?Do you really mean that?
- LucíaSí, te ves increíble.Yes, you look incredible.
- MateoGracias, Lucía. Tú también estás guapísima.Thanks, Lucía. You look gorgeous too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bueno, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
