Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
apuesto
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈpwesto/
Meaning
- adjectivehandsome
Example
Vi a un hombre apuesto en la fiesta.
I saw a handsome man at the party.
More examples
El hombre apuesto sonrió cuando lo saludé.
The handsome man smiled when I greeted him.
Core concept
A neatly groomed, balanced-looking person with composed posture.
Common phrases
hombre apuesto
handsome man
joven apuesto
handsome young man
Similar words
elegante: Refined, tasteful dress and graceful bearing implying polished elegance.
guapo: Attractive facial features and body proportions producing a conventionally good-looking impression.
aseado: Clean, well-kept grooming and tidy clothing with a clearly hygienic look.
presentable: Grooming and attire appropriate for public or formal situations.
Definition in Spanish
Califica a alguien de aspecto limpio, proporcionado y atractivo por su porte.
Word origin
From Latin appositus 'placed appropriately', the adjective developed to describe someone whose bearing and grooming are neatly arranged.
Usage tips
- Apuesto is a polite, somewhat formal compliment compared with guapo, and the identical form apuesto can also be the verb 'I bet', so rely on context to disambiguate.
Other meanings
- attractiveadjective
Opposites
- feouglyadjective
- desaliñadounkemptadjective