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"Guapos" is a form of "guapo", an adjective which is often translated as "handsome". "Bajos" is a form of "bajo", an adjective which is often translated as "short". Learn more about the difference between "guapos" and "bajos" below.
guapo(
gwah
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poh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. handsome
Nikki piensa que Pablo es muy guapo.Nikki thinks Pablo is very handsome.
b. beautiful
Aún en su vejez esa actriz es muy guapa.Even in her old age that actress is very beautiful.
c. good-looking
Para ser actor, no es suficiente ser guapo, hay que saber actuar.To be an actor, it's not enough to be good-looking. You need to know how to act.
d. pretty
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Su novia es muy guapa y tiene muy buen tipo.His girlfriend is very pretty and has a very nice figure.
e. 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)
Yo sé que está guapo pero deja de mirarlo.I know he's hot but quit staring.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(lovely)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. nice
Elena tiene una casa muy guapa.Elena has a really nice house.
b. cool
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Oye, ¡qué bici tan guapa! ¿Es nueva?Hey, what a cool bike! Is it new?
c. awesome
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Esos cascos están muy guapos.Those headphones are really awesome.
3. (well dressed)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. elegant
¡Qué guapa que vas hoy! ¿Celebras algo?You look so elegant today! Are you celebrating anything?
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. brave (adjective)
Se cree el guapo por haber defendido a esas viejitas.He thinks he's brave because he defended those little old ladies.
A ver quién es el guapo que se come esto.Let's see who's brave enough to eat this.
a. good-looking one
Rubén sabe que es el guapo de la clase y que le gusta a todas las chicas.Ruben knows he's the good-looking one in the class and that all the girls like him.
b. pretty one
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Todos dicen que Lola es la guapa de las tres hermanas.Everyone says that Lola is the pretty one of the three sisters.
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(term of endearment)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. handsome
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Hola, guapo. ¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte por aquí!Hi, handsome. It's been ages since we saw you around here!
b. beautiful
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Nos vemos mañana, guapa.I'll see you tomorrow, beautiful.
c. sweetie
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Qué alto estás, guapo! ¿Cuántos años tienes ya?You've grown so much, sweetie! How old are you now?
d. honey
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Cómo estás, guapo?How are you, honey?
e. love
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Me puedes ayudar, guapa?Can you help me, love?
7.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express annoyance)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Mamá, voy a salir esta noche. - ¡Que te lo has creído, guapa! Tienes que estudiar.Mom, I'm going out tonight. - You must be joking! You have to study.
¿Pagas tú las cervezas? - Oye, guapo, que te toca pagar a ti. Yo pagué la última vez.Will you pay for the beers? - Hey, it's your turn to pay. I paid last time.
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bajo(
bah
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hoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. short (person)
Es un poco bajo para su edad.He is a bit short for his age.
b. low (object)
Esta mesa es demasiado baja para trabajar bien.This table is too low to work comfortably.
a. low
Estamos probando una dieta de comida baja en calorías.We are trying out a low-calorie diet.
a. low
No quiero comprar nada que sea de baja calidad.I don't want to buy anything that is low quality.
a. ground
El departamento de papelería está en la planta baja.The stationery department is on the ground floor.
a. late
La reforma protestante llegó a su clímax en la baja Edad Media.The Protestant Reformation reached its climax in the late Middle Ages.
a. faint
Oí un ruido bajo que venía del sótano.I heard a faint noise coming from the cellar.
a. low
El nombre de Holanda, o los Países Bajos, en inglés literalmente significa "país bajo".The Netherlands, or the Low Countries, in English literally means "low country."
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bass
Mi hermano toca el bajo en una banda.My brother plays bass in a band.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. under
Lleva el sombrero bajo el brazo.He carries his hat under his arm.
a. under
Bajo Castro, todas las salidas estaban bajo vigilancia.Under Castro, all exits were under surveillance.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. low
Mira qué bajo están volando los pájaros.Look at how low the birds are flying.
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