Eres muy guapo
/eɾes mui ɡwapo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're very handsome" is translated into Spanish as Eres muy guapo.
This phrase is used to describe someone as being very handsome.
Which one should you use?
The verb Eres (from the verb *ser*) is used in this expression because being handsome is considered a characteristic or a quality of the person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you can say Estás muy buen mozo to mean "you're very handsome". In Mexico, you can use Estás bien galán to mean "you're really dashing".
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of men, use the plural form Sois muy guapos.
Did you know?
- The word guapo is believed to come from the Latin vappa, which referred to 'flat wine' or a 'worthless person'.
- Using the verb estar instead of ser with guapo changes the meaning from 'you are a handsome person' to 'you look handsome right now'.
- While guapo is used for men, using it for a woman in some regions can be a playful or flirtatious way to call her 'cute' or 'pretty'.
Examples in context
- Eres muy guapoYou're very handsome
- Tienes un aspecto muy atractivoYou have a very attractive appearance
- Luces realmente guapoYou look really handsome
- ¡Qué guapo eres!How handsome you are!
- Eres muy guapo con esa camisa.You're very handsome in that shirt.
- ¡Eres muy guapo, de verdad!You're very handsome, truly!
Example conversation
Elena is giving Alejandro a compliment on his appearance.
- Alejandro¿Cómo me veo para la fiesta?How do I look for the party?
- ElenaTe ves genial. Eres muy guapo.You look great. You're very handsome.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, guapo, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
