Guapos (en. Handsome)

/ˈɡwapos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who is attractive or pretty.
The runway models are very handsome.
Los modelos de la pasarela son muy guapos.
Refers to men who are considered attractive.
That boy is very handsome, he has many admirers.
Ese chico es muy guapo, tiene muchas admiradoras.
It is also used to describe something that looks good.
Juan's new car is really good-looking.
El auto nuevo de Juan es realmente guapo.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'guapo', which originally means 'brave' or 'beautiful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

handsome as a god
Extremely attractive.
guapo como un dios
extremely handsome
So attractive that it immediately causes admiration.
guapo a rabiar
to be handsome
To be presentable or well-groomed.
estar guapo

Related Words

good looks
The quality of being handsome.
guapura
handsome guy
Variant, often used in an affectionate way to refer to an attractive man.
guapetón

Slang Meanings

Dapper
A guy who is attractive but has no real skills, just looks good on the outside.
Un chico que es atractivo pero no tiene habilidades reales, solo es bonito por fuera.
Love at first sight handsome
Some people are good-looking at first glance, but not so much upon getting to know them better.
Algunas personas son guapas a primera vista, pero no tanto al conocerlas mejor.