Guapo (en. Handsome)
/ˈɡwapo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is attractive or looks good.
That boy is very handsome.
Ese chico es muy guapo.
That dresses elegantly.
He always looks handsome at parties.
Siempre va guapo a las fiestas.
That has a brave or determined attitude.
The handsome adventurer jumped into the water.
El guapo aventurero se lanzó al agua.
Etymology
From Latin 'gūpō', which means 'good-looking'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to look handsome
to look attractive or presentable.
estar guapo
to dress up nicely
to get ready or dress well.
ponerse guapo
to be a handsome man
to refer to someone who feels or acts very confident about their appearance.
ser un guapo
Related Words
guapeza
Quality of being handsome.
guapeza
guapear
Attitude of appearing attractive.
guapear
guapan
Said of a pretty girl.
guapan
Slang Meanings
Exaggerated version of attractiveness, used in a joking tone.
Today I really feel handsome.
Hoy me siento guapo de verdad.
Used to refer to someone who is vain.
That guy is a handsome man, always bragging about his appearance.
Ese tipo es un guapo, siempre alardeando de su apariencia.