guapo
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for guapo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Spanish for handsome or good-looking, used of a man or boy. The feminine form guapa describes a woman as pretty or attractive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
good-looking
Antonyms
feo
How to use guapo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
muy guapo
qué guapo
hola guapo
guapo y simpático
Warm and everyday in Spanish, used as a friendly form of address by family and friends as much as a genuine compliment on looks.
Etymology
Spanish guapo, historically meaning bold or showy before settling into its modern sense of handsome.
Full origin of guapo →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between guapo and guapa?
They are the masculine and feminine forms of the same adjective. Guapo describes a man or boy, guapa a woman or girl, and the plural forms are guapos and guapas. The ending agrees with the person being described.
What is the difference between guapo and bonito?
Guapo is used of people and means handsome or attractive. Bonito means pretty and applies far more widely — to objects, places, music and scenery — and calling a man bonito would sound odd where guapo is natural.
