guwapo
guwápo with stress marks
handsome
Usage Note
Guwapo is used to describe attractive men or boys and is often interchanged with the more informal term 'pogi' in daily conversation. For emphasis, you can use the prefix 'napaka-' (napakaguwapo) to mean 'very handsome.'
Examples
" Guwapo ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My brother is handsome.
Literal Translation
Handsome the sibling my.
" Siya ay guwapo. "
Natural Translation
He is handsome.
Literal Translation
He is handsome.
" Hindi lang siya guwapo, mabait pa siya at marunong makitungo sa kahit sinong tao. "
Natural Translation
He's not only handsome, he's also kind and knows how to get along with anyone.
Literal Translation
Not only he handsome, kind still he and knows deal-with to even whoever person.
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