From root: guwapo
Usage Note
Guwapito is a diminutive term borrowed from Spanish used for a handsome young boy or a man with cute features. It often implies a sense of endearment or charm.
Examples
" Ang cute ng guwapito mo! "
Natural Translation
Your little handsome boy is so cute!
Literal Translation
The cute of handsome-boy your!
" Ang anak niya ay guwapito. "
Natural Translation
Her son is a handsome boy.
Literal Translation
The child her is handsome-boy.
" Lumaki nang napakabilis ang guwapito naming pamangkin na dati ay laging hawak ng yaya nito. "
Natural Translation
Our handsome little nephew, who used to always be held by his nanny, grew up so fast.
Literal Translation
Grew very-fast the handsome-boy our nephew that before was always held of nanny its.
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