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How to Say "hottie" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “hottie” is “bombón” — use this slang term for a very attractive person, often with a playful or admiring tone, suitable for informal conversations about someone good-looking.

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bombón

nounB1informal
Use this slang term for a very attractive person, often with a playful or admiring tone, suitable for informal conversations about someone good-looking.

Examples

Tu hermano es un bombón, todas las chicas lo miran.

Your brother is a hottie, all the girls look at him.

mami

MAH-meeˈmami

nounB2informal, flirtatious
This term is used specifically to refer to an attractive woman, often in a complimentary or flirtatious way, similar to calling someone 'babe' or 'baby' in English.
A stylish young woman smiling warmly and confidently, representing a term of endearment.

Examples

¡Qué linda estás hoy, mami!

You look beautiful today, babe!

Ella es la mami del barrio; todos la miran.

She is the 'hottie' of the neighborhood; everyone looks at her.

Vocative Use

In this slang sense, 'mami' is often used to directly address someone, acting as a personal nickname.

Using in Formal Settings

Mistake: “Addressing a female boss or older relative as 'mami' in this context.”

Correction: This term is very informal and potentially suggestive. Reserve it for very casual or intimate situations to avoid offense.

papi

PAH-peeˈpa.pi

B2informal, suggestive
This is suggestive slang used to describe an attractive man, often with a playful or sexually charged connotation, used when you want to be a bit more forward.
A person giving an admiring, flattering look towards an attractive, well-dressed man who is smiling confidently.

Examples

¡Esa canción tiene ritmo! Muévete, papi.

That song has rhythm! Move it, handsome.

Mira qué carro trae ese papi.

Look what car that hot guy is driving.

bizcocho

beez-KOH-chohbisˈkotʃo

nounB2informal
Use this term to describe an attractive person, both male and female, in a general, though somewhat informal, way, similar to calling someone 'a snack' or 'a cutie'.
An attractive, stylish person smiling confidently.

Examples

¡Mira a ese chico! Es un bizcocho.

Look at that guy! He's a hottie.

Hola, bizcocho, ¿cómo estás?

Hey, cutie, how are you?

Gender and People

Even though 'bizcocho' is masculine, it can sometimes be used to refer to women in slang contexts, though 'bizcochito' is a very common variation for both.

Don't use it everywhere

Mistake: “Using this in a job interview.”

Correction: This is very informal. Only use it with friends or in very casual settings.

Gender and Suggestiveness

The most common mistake is using 'mami' or 'papi' for general attractiveness without considering the gender of the person or the suggestive nature of the terms. Remember 'mami' is for women and 'papi' is for men, and both are more forward than 'bombón' or 'bizcocho'.

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