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"Looking good" is a phrase which is often translated as "te ves muy bien", and "good-looking" is an adjective which is often translated as "guapo". Learn more about the difference between "looking good" and "good-looking" below.
looking good(
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good
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te ves muy bien (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Looking good, young lady.Te ves muy bien, jovencita.
a. se ve muy bien (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Wow! Do you live in this house? Looking good.¡Vaya! ¿Vives en esta casa? Se ve muy bien.
good-looking(
good
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loo
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
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 (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Our daughter's new boyfriend is charming and good-looking.El nuevo novio de nuestra hija es encantador y buen mozo.
