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guapo

handsome

adjective GWAH-poh Rare

Also means

good-looking

Usage Note

Guapo primarily describes physical attractiveness and agrees in gender and number: guapa (f), guapos/guapas (pl). In some Latin American varieties, especially Colombia and Venezuela, guapo can also mean 'brave' or 'fierce' — a false-friend trap for Spaniards. As an exclamation, ¡Guapo! or ¡Guapa! is also used as a casual address between friends in parts of Spain.

Examples

"Tu hermano es muy guapo."

Natural Translation

Your brother is very handsome.

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