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"Guapísimo" is an adjective which is often translated as "very handsome", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "guapísimo" and "a" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. very handsome
Nos atendió un mesero guapísimo.We were served by a very handsome waiter.
b. very beautiful
Las modelos eran todas guapísimas y muy delgadas.The models were all very beautiful and slim.
c. really hot
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
En este sitio hay chicos guapísimos, Marina.The boys in this place are really hot, Marina.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(very pretty or good)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. really cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Has visto el nuevo móvil que han sacado? ¡Es guapísimo!Did you see the new cellphone they brought out? It's really cool!
b. really awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Estas zapas son guapísimas, pero valen un dineral.These sneakers are really awesome, but they cost a fortune.
c. very nice
¡Guau, tío! La moto que te has comprado es guapísima.Wow, man! The bike you got yourself is very nice.
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a, la a(
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. to
Ve a tu habitación.Go to your room.
a. to
A la izquierda puedes ver el parque.To your left you can see the park.
a. at
Saldremos al amanecer.We will leave at dawn.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. to
No te olvides de escribir a tus abuelos.Don't forget to write to your grandparents.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
a. to
Vino a saludar.He came to say hello.
a. per
Trabajo ocho horas al día.I work eight hours per day.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. a
Ese adjetivo debe terminar con una a.That adjective should end in an a.
a. A
El pianista tocó una A.The pianist played an A.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
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