General
guapo/a (pr)
What does guapo/a (pr) mean?
In Puerto Rico 'un guapo' is a tough guy or someone spoiling for a fight; 'hacerse el guapo' = to act tough.
"No te hagas el guapo conmigo."
Origin
Puerto Rican Spanish; regional sense of 'guapo'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'guapo' mean in Puerto Rico?
In Puerto Rico 'un guapo' is a tough guy or bully spoiling for a fight, not just 'handsome'.
What does 'hacerse el guapo' mean?
It means to act tough or put on a bravado front, as in 'no te hagas el guapo conmigo'.
Why does 'guapo' mean tough in PR but handsome elsewhere?
It's a regional sense — in Puerto Rican Spanish the word shifted toward aggressive toughness rather than good looks.
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