Complimenting males in Spanish

Broken Winged Angel · 8th September 2007, 09:41 PM

May seem a silly question, but here goes anyway

I know 'guapo' means handsome...but is there other words you can use?

For example, in English you could say "Hello lovely" which I think translates to "hola encantador"...does that sound odd?

Any other complimentary words (plus translations) would be much appreciated!

greytop · 9th September 2007, 10:51 AM

I can see why your wings broke

welcome to the forum - sorry I can't help with your question, where's Marina when we need her

Broken Winged Angel · 9th September 2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by greytop

I can see why your wings broke

welcome to the forum - sorry I can't help with your question, where's Marina when we need her

Thank you...

Who is this Marina you speak of?

Help is needed!

This is a very important topic

ValenciaSon · 9th September 2007, 05:21 PM

If you don't know who Marina is, then you have to start listening to the podcasts. You'll learn that and so much more!

Broken Winged Angel · 9th September 2007, 05:35 PM

Yeah I was going to start listening to them

Anyway, any ideas?

Salam · 9th September 2007, 05:51 PM

okay, so here it goes, i might be totally wrong, but my spanish teacher taught us a few ways to compliment someone of the opposite gender (guy in your case) and stuff like that, so i think you could say something like "hola guapo" instead of "encantador" i think that just seems a bit weird..lol

Broken Winged Angel · 9th September 2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValenciaSon

If you don't know who Marina is, then you have to start listening to the podcasts. You'll learn that and so much more!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salam

okay, so here it goes, i might be totally wrong, but my spanish teacher taught us a few ways to compliment someone of the opposite gender (guy in your case) and stuff like that, so i think you could say something like "hola guapo" instead of "encantador" i think that just seems a bit weird..lol

Gracias

Any other words?

Jon Hundt · 9th September 2007, 06:14 PM

just do it in English...

I suggest "hey, you're one hot-lookin' son-of-a-gun... y'all got a girl-friend or what?"

then when he says "say what?" you can spend a happy hour explaining it all.

If you're gonna go around complimenting men you better try to keep the conversation on your own territory and in a language you understand!

omeyas · 9th September 2007, 08:20 PM

I've never felt the need to tell some man he's good looking,not my scene!

Tell him "eres un cachas", "eres un mazas"

natalia · 9th September 2007, 09:59 PM

My friends in spain say esta bueno a lot if that helps?

Broken Winged Angel · 9th September 2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by omeyas

I've never felt the need to tell some man he's good looking,not my scene!

Tell him "eres un cachas", "eres un mazas"

Nor do I really, but he's forever complimenting me, so I thought it'd be nice for me to sometimes return the compliments!

Ben · 10th September 2007, 06:47 AM

"esta bueno" means he's good looking, so might be said more about someone, but you could say "estas muy bueno" if you want him to feel good about himself! i agree, Marina is required here... I can't remember all the compliments she throws my way... maybe it's been too long

(Only joking!)

Brian · 10th September 2007, 09:47 AM

[quote=Ben;32368]Marina is required here... I can't remember all the compliments she throws my way... maybe it's been too long

quote]

TMI, Ben.

ValenciaSon · 10th September 2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben

"esta bueno" means he's good looking, so might be said more about someone, but you could say "estas muy bueno" if you want him to feel good about himself! i agree, Marina is required here... I can't remember all the compliments she throws my way... maybe it's been too long

(Only joking!)

[quote=Brian;32372]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Marina is required here... I can't remember all the compliments she throws my way... maybe it's been too long

quote]

TMI, Ben.

You still get compliments?

Marina · 10th September 2007, 01:45 PM

Podrías traducir "Hello lovely" por "Hola encanto", aunque no se utiliza mucho, y puede sonar un poco pretencioso.

Otras opciones más usadas serían:

"Hola majo" - majo se le dice a una persona que es muy agradable o simpática.
"Hola guapo" - Si quieres hacer hincapíe en su aspecto físico.
"Hola amor" - con tu pareja.
"Hola cariño" - se usa con tu pareja o con alguien de tu familia.

Broken Winged Angel · 10th September 2007, 02:51 PM

Ah, so you're Marina!

Thaaanks

Lisa · 12th September 2007, 08:33 PM

Apparently you can also use "macizo" or "macizorro" as compliments to men.

marthaperez · 13th September 2007, 06:14 PM

Mi marido es de Venezuela y a el no le gusta "guapo" y prefiere la palabra, "apuesto." Me parece un poco complicado...depende mucho en de donde eres.

8th September 2007, 09:41 PM	#1
Broken Winged Angel Forero Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Complimenting males in Spanish May seem a silly question, but here goes anyway I know 'guapo' means handsome...but is there other words you can use? For example, in English you could say "Hello lovely" which I think translates to "hola encantador"...does that sound odd? Any other complimentary words (plus translations) would be much appreciated!

9th September 2007, 10:51 AM	#2
greytop Hero Forero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pego, Spain Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 98 Thanked 220 Times in 178 Posts	I can see why your wings broke welcome to the forum - sorry I can't help with your question, where's Marina when we need her __________________ Feel free to correct me or disagree with me It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop - Confucius

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ValenciaSon Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Posts: 4,897 Thanks: 192 Thanked 69 Times in 46 Posts	If you don't know who Marina is, then you have to start listening to the podcasts. You'll learn that and so much more! __________________ Wikipedia is accurate [citation needed] Corregirme el español, porfa

9th September 2007, 05:51 PM	#6
Salam Spain Lover Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan- Syria (3 months a year) Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	okay, so here it goes, i might be totally wrong, but my spanish teacher taught us a few ways to compliment someone of the opposite gender (guy in your case) and stuff like that, so i think you could say something like "hola guapo" instead of "encantador" i think that just seems a bit weird..lol __________________ Please feel free to correct my Spanish at any time

9th September 2007, 08:20 PM	#9
omeyas Solo chapurreo el español Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somehwere nice! Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I've never felt the need to tell some man he's good looking,not my scene! Tell him "eres un cachas", "eres un mazas" __________________ Saludos Frank Las correcciones siempre son bienvenidas Puedo perdonar todos los errores, menos los míos.

9th September 2007, 05:35 PM	#5
Broken Winged Angel Forero Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah I was going to start listening to them Anyway, any ideas?

9th September 2007, 06:14 PM	#8
Jon Hundt Super Forero Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bussum NL Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just do it in English... I suggest "hey, you're one hot-lookin' son-of-a-gun... y'all got a girl-friend or what?" then when he says "say what?" you can spend a happy hour explaining it all. If you're gonna go around complimenting men you better try to keep the conversation on your own territory and in a language you understand!

9th September 2007, 09:59 PM	#10
natalia Forero Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 60 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My friends in spain say esta bueno a lot if that helps? __________________ feel free to correct my spanish

10th September 2007, 06:47 AM	#12
Ben Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,403 Thanks: 412 Thanked 152 Times in 63 Posts	"esta bueno" means he's good looking, so might be said more about someone, but you could say "estas muy bueno" if you want him to feel good about himself! i agree, Marina is required here... I can't remember all the compliments she throws my way... maybe it's been too long (Only joking!) __________________ Notes in Spanish: Get The Best Free Spanish-Learning Conversations On The Net!

10th September 2007, 09:47 AM	#13
Brian Errant in Valencia Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	[quote=Ben;32368]Marina is required here... I can't remember all the compliments she throws my way... maybe it's been too long quote] TMI, Ben. __________________ Visita mi blog: http://www.mcmurtryfamily.net Disentangle any mangled Spanish, please.

10th September 2007, 01:45 PM	#15
Marina NFS Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Podrías traducir "Hello lovely" por "Hola encanto", aunque no se utiliza mucho, y puede sonar un poco pretencioso. Otras opciones más usadas serían: "Hola majo" - majo se le dice a una persona que es muy agradable o simpática. "Hola guapo" - Si quieres hacer hincapíe en su aspecto físico. "Hola amor" - con tu pareja. "Hola cariño" - se usa con tu pareja o con alguien de tu familia. __________________ Our new REAL SPANISH CONTROL course has just been published, check it out!!!

10th September 2007, 02:51 PM	#16
Broken Winged Angel Forero Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah, so you're Marina! Thaaanks

12th September 2007, 08:33 PM	#17
Lisa Forero Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Apparently you can also use "macizo" or "macizorro" as compliments to men. __________________ Garfield rocks!!!

13th September 2007, 06:14 PM	#18
marthaperez MarthaRN Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mi marido es de Venezuela y a el no le gusta "guapo" y prefiere la palabra, "apuesto." Me parece un poco complicado...depende mucho en de donde eres.

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