good looks

[/ɡʊd lʊks/]
noun
boa aparência
1. physical attractiveness; an attractive or pleasing appearance
She was blessed with good looks and intelligence.
Ela era abençoada com boa aparência e inteligência.
2. the quality of being handsome or beautiful
His good looks helped him get the modeling job.
A boa aparência dele o ajudou a conseguir o trabalho de modelo.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'good looks' is commonly used to compliment physical attractiveness, though it can sometimes carry the implication that appearance is being valued over other qualities. In Brazil, appearance and aesthetic presentation are generally important in social contexts, making this phrase frequently used in everyday conversation.
NYC Slang
good-looking; fly; fine; attractive
Synonyms / Sinônimos
attractivenessbeautyhandsomenesscomelinessphysical appealcharm
Antonyms / Antônimos
uglinessunattractivenessplainness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boa aparência
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beleza
informal, common colloquial usage
São Paulo
boa aparência
formal and standard usage
Portugal
bom aspecto
more common in Portuguese Portuguese than 'boa aparência'

Related Words

attractivebeautifulhandsomeappearanceaestheticsglamorous

Related Idioms & Phrases

good looks can be deceiving
don't judge by good looks alone
blessed with good looks
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