What does guapo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word guapo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use guapo in Spanish.

The word guapo in Spanish means good-looking, handsome, handsome, brave, tough guy, big shot, cool, awesome, fascinating, interesting, brave, bold, risk taker, tough guy. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word guapo

good-looking, handsome

adjetivo (atractivo, bien parecido) (man)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Era tan guapo que parecía un galán de cine.
He was so handsome he looked like a screen idol.

handsome

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (persona atractiva) (male)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Oye, guapo, ¿quieres bailar?
Hey, handsome, do you want to dance?

brave

adjetivo (resuelto, valiente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tienes que ser muy guapo para entrar en una pileta con tiburones.
You've got to be really brave to get into a cage surrounded by sharks.

tough guy, big shot

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (persona valiente) (informal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Necesitamos a algún guapo que sea capaz de entrar a la selva a buscar a los turistas.
We need a tough guy who's able to head into the jungle to look for the tourists.

cool, awesome

adjetivo (ES: coloquial (que gusta) (colloquial)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mira que coche tan guapo me he comprado ¿A que está chulo?
Take a look at the cool car I just bought myself! Great, isn't it?

fascinating, interesting

adjetivo (AmL (interesante)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
¡Qué guapo está el documental sobre los vampiros!
The documentary on vampires is fascinating.

brave, bold

adjetivo (atrevido, osado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi hija es una niña muy guapa: nunca le da miedo ir al médico.
My daughter is a very brave girl: she's never afraid to go the doctor.

risk taker, tough guy

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (persona atrevida)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
¿Y quién es el guapo que se rebela ante una injusticia?
So, who's the tough guy that's going to speak out against injustice?

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