Calling someone attractive
Flirt lines
Short answerIn Spain, say Qué guapo/guapa. — You're handsome/beautiful.
Tip: keep it short, smile, and don't overdo it. Consent and context matter.
Compliments (generally safe)
- Qué guapo/guapa.You're handsome/beautiful.
- Te queda muy bien.That looks great on you.
- Me encanta tu estilo.I love your style.
- Tienes una sonrisa preciosa.You have a beautiful smile.
- Se te ve buena gente.You seem like good people.
- Contigo se habla muy a gusto.You're really easy to talk to.
- Tienes mucha chispa.You've got a real spark to you.
- Me caes muy bien.I really like you — as a person, not as a line.
A bit bolder
- Eres muy atractivo/atractiva.You're very attractive.
- Me gustas.I like you.
- ¿Te invito a una copa?Can I buy you a drink?
- ¿Nos vamos a otro sitio?Shall we go somewhere else?
- ¿Te quedas un rato más?Are you staying a bit longer?
- Me gustaría volver a verte.I'd love to see you again.
- ¿Quedamos otro día?Shall we meet up another day?
- Ha sido una noche muy buena.That's been a really good night.
"Is this okay?" check-in
- ¿Te puedo decir algo?Can I tell you something?
- Si te incomoda, paro.If it makes you uncomfortable, I'll stop.
- ¿Te parece bien?Is that okay with you?
- ¿Quieres que me vaya?Do you want me to go?
- Dímelo si es demasiado.Tell me if it's too much.
- ¿Me puedo sentar?Can I sit down?
- ¿Prefieres estar sola?Would you rather be on your own?
- ¿Estás a gusto?Are you comfortable?
Reading the room (into it or just polite?)
- ¿Nos tomamos algo?Green light: shall we grab a drink? (mutual interest).
- Me lo estoy pasando genial contigo.Green light: I'm having a great time with you.
- ¿Me das tu Insta?youngLow-pressure modern move: can I get your Instagram?
- Es que he venido con mis amigos.Soft brush-off: the thing is, I came with my friends.
- Eres majo/a, pero no me interesa.Clear no: you're nice, but I'm not interested.
- Sin problema, que lo pases bien.The graceful exit: no problem, have a good one.
- Ya te escribo yo.I'll message you — which means they won't.
- Me voy con mi grupo.I'm going back to my group.