Refers to someone who is attractive or well dressed. It is also commonly used as a term of address, functioning either as an affectionate nickname or a sharp, sarcastic label when someone is annoyed.
Hey, guapo, watch where you are going, you almost made me spill my coffee.
Angry or pissed off (in the Dominican Republic, this term refers to someone being in a bad mood, whereas in most other Spanish-speaking countries it means handsome or brave).
A person who is attractive, well-dressed, or good-looking. It also refers to someone who is bold or daring. For objects, it describes something as cool or high quality.
1. He is the most Guapo of the friend group. 2. You look so Guapo for the party! 3. And who is going to be the Guapa bold enough to ask him? 4. This album is very Guapo.
Used in Paraguay to praise someone who is extremely hardworking, diligent, and productive. It is also a way to call a child brave when they have hurt themselves, encouraging them to be strong and not cry.
That mechanic is very guapo, he fixed my car engine in less than an hour.
In Dominican slang, this word has two meanings: being angry or being good-looking. (In most of the Spanish-speaking world it refers to being handsome or brave, but in the Dominican Republic it is very common to use it for someone who is mad).
Someone who shows grit and pushes past their limits, usually triggered by a challenge or a boost in morale. (In Argentina, this refers to being tough or showing heart rather than being handsome).
That boxer turns guapo when the crowd cheers for him or when he is in a losing position.
A person who is tough, brave, or fearless, especially someone who is always ready for a challenge or a fight. (In the Dominican Republic, this term refers to toughness rather than physical beauty.)
Physically attractive to others, or generous when giving or offering something (in Mexico, it describes someone who treats others or provides a large gift or tip).
The guy is very guapo. Dad got guapo with the money he gave me.
Brave, tough, or gutsy. Refers to someone who takes on risks or difficult situations and endures them, especially without complaining (in contrast to the standard meaning of handsome in other regions).
You are very guapo to have accepted a position with so much responsibility!