Eres muy majo/a

Meaning: You're a lovely, kind, and genuine person — the nicest way to compliment someone's character.

Literally: You're very majo

Origin: Majo originally described the proud working-class people of 18th-century Madrid; now simply 'lovely'.

More Spanish compliments & insults

Eres un aguafiestas You're a killjoy — you pour cold water on everyone's fun the moment you arrive.
¡Qué cara más dura! You've got incredible nerve and cheek — the audacity is almost impressive.
Es un/una pesado/a A dreadful bore — their company feels like carrying extra weight.
Más terco/a que una mula Hopelessly obstinate — no argument, fact, or force of nature will shift their position.
Pareces un pulpo en un garaje You're completely out of place — flailing around uselessly in an environment that makes n…
Eres la leche You're the best — absolutely fantastic.

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