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"Beautiful" is an adjective which is often translated as "hermoso", and "good-looking" is an adjective which is often translated as "guapo". Learn more about the difference between "beautiful" and "good-looking" below.
beautiful(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hermoso
This poet always writes about beautiful things.Este poeta suele escribir sobre las cosas hermosas.
b. bello
He took her to watch the beautiful sunset.La llevó a mirar el atardecer bello.
c. precioso
The city is beautiful in spring.La ciudad está preciosa en primavera.
d. guapo (person)
Steve's new girlfriend is really beautiful.La nueva novia de Steve es muy guapa.
e. bonito
The dress is elegant and beautiful.El vestido es elegante y bonito.
f. lindo
What a beautiful cat!¡Qué gato más lindo!
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good-looking(
good
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loo
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kihng
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. guapo
I wish I could meet a good-looking guy that wants to be in a relationship.Ojalá encontrara a un tipo atractivo que quiera estar en pareja.
b. bien parecido
I think Fred is funny, smart, and good-looking.Fred me parece inteligente, gracioso y bien parecido.
c. lindo
I'm more interested in a partner that is a good person rather than just good-looking.Me interesa más una pareja que sea buena persona en lugar de solo linda.
d. atractivo
I was voted the most good-looking guy in my high school.Salí votado como el tipo más atractivo de mi escuela secundaria.
e. buen mozo
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Our daughter's new boyfriend is charming and good-looking.El nuevo novio de nuestra hija es encantador y buen mozo.
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