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"Handsome" in Spanish: guapo
guapo
Handsome is guapo; the feminine form is guapa. You will hear ¡Qué guapo! as a direct compliment. Guapo is everyday praise for looks in beginner talk.
How to pronounce guapo: audio and sound guideComplimenting a friend
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How to pronounce guapo
Say it
GWAH-poh / GWAH-pah
/ˈɡwapo/
GWAH-poh / GWAH-pah. Stress GWAH. The g is hard as in go. Keep guapo open.
"Handsome" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| guapo / guapa | handsome; good-looking Default compliment for looks. | Default compliment for looks. |
| hermoso / hermosa | beautiful; handsome Stronger or more formal than guapo. | Stronger or more formal than guapo. |
| atractivo / atractiva | attractive Neutral description of looks. | Neutral description of looks. |
| ¡Qué guapo! | How handsome! Direct spoken compliment. | Direct spoken compliment. |
How to use guapo in real life
- 1Complimenting a friend
Hoy te ves muy guapo.
You look very handsome today.
Guapo matches a masculine listener.
- 2About a woman
Ella está guapa en ese vestido.
She looks handsome in that dress.
Guapa is the feminine form of guapo.
- 3Photo comment
Qué guapo saliste en la foto.
How handsome you look in the photo.
Qué guapo is a warm reaction.
Mistakes English speakers make with guapo
Incorrect: Él es guapa.
Correct: Él es guapo.
Use guapo for él. Guapa is for ella.
Incorrect: Ella es guapo.
Correct: Ella es guapa.
Match gender: guapa for ella, guapo for él.
Good to know
Good to knowGuapo is a common, friendly compliment in Latin America and Spain. Tone matters with guapo: among friends it is light; keep it brief with strangers. Guapa works the same way for women.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a party
ChatPal
Ese saco te deja muy guapo.
That jacket makes you look very handsome.
You
¿De verdad? No me siento guapo hoy.
Really? I don't feel handsome today.
ChatPal
Sí. Estás guapo, créeme.
Yes. You look handsome, trust me.
You
Bueno, gracias. Ya salimos.
Okay, thanks. Let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Handsome" in Spanish
Does guapo have a feminine form?
Yes: guapa. Guapo for masculine, guapa for feminine.
Is guapo formal or casual?
Mostly casual everyday praise. Hermoso/hermosa can sound a bit stronger beside guapo.
How do you pronounce guapo?
GWAH-poh with stress on GWAH. Guapa ends in pah.
Can I say guapo about women?
Use guapa for women. Guapo is the masculine form.
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