Formal:
* Maganda (ma-gan-da): This is the most common and general way to say "pretty" for females.
* Gwapo (gwa-po): This is the equivalent for males.
Informal:
* Maganda (ma-gan-da): This is still used informally for females.
* Gwapo (gwa-po): This is also used informally for males.
* Maganda/Gwapo ka (ma-gan-da/gwa-po ka): This means "You are pretty/handsome" and is a common way to compliment someone.
Other words:
* Magaling (ma-ga-ling): This means "beautiful" and is often used for things like scenery or art.
* Maganda/Gwapo ang/sa: This is followed by a noun and means "the/to be beautiful/handsome" (e.g., "Maganda ang bulaklak," meaning "The flower is beautiful.")
The best way to choose the right word depends on who you are talking to and what you want to say. For example, you might use "maganda" when complimenting a friend, but "magaling" when describing a painting.