How to Say "stunner" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stunner” is “bombón” — use 'bombón' to describe a very attractive person, often with a playful or slightly informal tone, and it can be used for both men and women..
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bombón
nounB1informal
Use 'bombón' to describe a very attractive person, often with a playful or slightly informal tone, and it can be used for both men and women.
Examples
Tu primo es un bombón, ¡qué guapo es!
Your cousin is a stunner, how handsome he is!
diosa
dee-OH-sah/ˈdjo.sa/
nounB2
Choose 'diosa' to emphasize that a woman is exceptionally, almost divinely, beautiful, often used in contexts where her appearance is striking and commands attention.
Examples
La actriz principal era una diosa en la alfombra roja.
The lead actress was a stunner on the red carpet.
Esa modelo es una diosa; acaparó todas las miradas en la pasarela.
That model is a knockout; she grabbed everyone's attention on the runway.
Cuando se pone ese vestido rojo, mi esposa parece una diosa.
When she puts on that red dress, my wife looks like a goddess (stunning).
'Bombón' vs. 'Diosa'
Learners often confuse 'bombón' and 'diosa' by using 'diosa' for men or for someone who is attractive but not exceptionally so. Remember 'diosa' is specifically for an extremely beautiful woman, while 'bombón' is more versatile and can apply to men and women with strong attractiveness.
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