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Vocabulary Entry
gringo
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A foreigner, especially an English-speaking American or a person from the United States, in a Spanish-speaking country.
Example Sentences
"The locals referred to him as a gringo because he was the only American in town."
"Many gringos come to Mexico for the warm weather and beautiful beaches."
"She felt like a gringo when she struggled to communicate with the locals."
A
adjective
Referring to something characteristic of or associated with a foreigner, especially an American, in a Spanish-speaking context.
Example Sentences
"The restaurant served gringo tacos, which were less spicy than the traditional ones."
"He noticed the gringo prices in the tourist districts were much higher."
"Her gringo accent was noticeable when she spoke Spanish."