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“Beautiful (for women)” in Bisaya: Gwapa

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Beautiful (for women)” is Gwapa, pronounced GWAH-pah. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Gwapa

GWAH-pah

English meaning
Beautiful (for women)
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce Gwapa

Say it as GWAH-pah. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Gwapa kaayo ka!

    “You're very beautiful!”

Related Bisaya words

Gwapo

Handsome (for men)

GWAH-po

Nindot

Beautiful / Nice / Pretty

NEEN-dot

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Beautiful (for women)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Beautiful (for women)" is Gwapa, pronounced GWAH-pah.
How do you pronounce "Gwapa"?
Pronounce it as GWAH-pah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Gwapa" mean in English?
"Gwapa" means "Beautiful (for women)" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Gwapa" in a sentence?
Example: "Gwapa kaayo ka!" — You're very beautiful!
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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