Gringo
noun
A term used in Latin America and Spain to refer to a foreigner, especially from the United States or other English-speaking countries.
The gringo didn't understand the local dialect.
Often appears as...
- american gringo
- english-speaking gringo
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Describes something or someone that is foreign, especially from the United States or other English-speaking countries.
She bought a gringo car, not a local one.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A term used in Latin America and Spain to refer to a foreigner, especially from the United States or other English-speaking countries.
The gringo didn't understand the local dialect.
Often appears as...
- american gringo
- english-speaking gringo
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Describes something or someone that is foreign, especially from the United States or other English-speaking countries.
She bought a gringo car, not a local one.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Potential Offense
Be cautious using 'gringo'; some may find it disrespectful or stereotyping.
'Is he a gringo?' 'Let's just say he's an international visitor.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
'Gringo' is very casual, suitable for informal conversations but not formal settings.
In a friendly chat: 'You're the first gringo I've met here!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
'Gringo' often implies cultural or social differences, beyond just being a foreigner.
You cook like a gringo, preferring peanut butter over spicy salsa!
Pro Tip 1/3Potential Offense
Be cautious using 'gringo'; some may find it disrespectful or stereotyping.
'Is he a gringo?' 'Let's just say he's an international visitor.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
'Gringo' is very casual, suitable for informal conversations but not formal settings.
In a friendly chat: 'You're the first gringo I've met here!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
'Gringo' often implies cultural or social differences, beyond just being a foreigner.
You cook like a gringo, preferring peanut butter over spicy salsa!
Pro Tip 1/3Potential Offense
Be cautious using 'gringo'; some may find it disrespectful or stereotyping.
'Is he a gringo?' 'Let's just say he's an international visitor.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
'Gringo' is very casual, suitable for informal conversations but not formal settings.
In a friendly chat: 'You're the first gringo I've met here!'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
'Gringo' often implies cultural or social differences, beyond just being a foreigner.
You cook like a gringo, preferring peanut butter over spicy salsa!
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Life lessons from an ad...
decided to practice price discrimination to the detriment of any passing gringo tourists. As an advertising man, I have to admire that. But the first thing is that all value is subjective. Second point is that persuasion is often better than compulsion. These funny signs that flash your speed at you,
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and all of a sudden the poses have gone out it sticks it in my face and says now gringo you need to tell me where those drugs are because I know you have so
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Life lessons from an ad...
decided to practice price discrimination to the detriment of any passing gringo tourists. As an advertising man, I have to admire that. But the first thing is that all value is subjective. Second point is that persuasion is often better than compulsion. These funny signs that flash your speed at you,
Video examples
Unexpected Checkpoint PIPE...
and all of a sudden the poses have gone out it sticks it in my face and says now gringo you need to tell me where those drugs are because I know you have so
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Mia Goth
English Actress
When I'm in Brazil, I'm not Brazilian at all; I am a gringo. And then when I'm in England, I'm not really English, but when I lived in Canada, I was considered too English. So I never really felt like I clicked somewhere or that I belonged to one place.
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Scott Adkins
English Actor
I'm always trying to improve my skills as an actor. I think it shows in 'El Gringo;' it shows in the new 'Universal Soldier.' You can't rest on your laurels; you've got to keep improving.
Quote examples
Mia Goth
English Actress
When I'm in Brazil, I'm not Brazilian at all; I am a gringo. And then when I'm in England, I'm not really English, but when I lived in Canada, I was considered too English. So I never really felt like I clicked somewhere or that I belonged to one place.
Quote examples
Scott Adkins
English Actor
I'm always trying to improve my skills as an actor. I think it shows in 'El Gringo;' it shows in the new 'Universal Soldier.' You can't rest on your laurels; you've got to keep improving.
Example 1 of 2
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