gringo

[US]/'grɪŋgəʊ/
[UK]/'grɪŋgo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. foreigner, derogatory term.
Word Forms
Pluralgringos

Example Sentences

The gringo tried to order food in broken Spanish.

The locals were amused by the gringo's attempts to dance salsa.

The gringo stood out in the crowd with his bright Hawaiian shirt.

The gringo was lost in the bustling market.

The gringo was intrigued by the local customs and traditions.

The gringo was greeted warmly by the villagers.

The gringo struggled to adapt to the spicy cuisine.

The gringo marveled at the colorful architecture of the city.

The gringo was fascinated by the local wildlife.

The gringo tried to haggle with the street vendors for a lower price.

Real-world Examples

Not to mention, who's that gringo with the suit out there?

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

Being completely, like as we would say in Chile, " Total gringos."

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

And you are an incredible woman for putting up with this gringo!

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

I'll tell my moms gringos have kidnapped my cousin. Y'all have fun.

Source: Max the Military Dog Original Soundtrack

She did not see the white houses of the gringos or their gardens, driedout by dust and heat, or the women in shorts and blue-striped shirts playing cards on the terraces.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Grateful for the hospitality of Aureliano Segundo, Mr. Brown opened the doors of his house to Meme and invited her to the Saturday dances, which were the only ones where gringos and natives mingled.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

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