Gringo

A nickname Mexicans use to refer to Americans. It seems many Americans think it's offensive, but as far as I've heard being said in Mexico, it's just a casual way to refer to Americans. Btw, the term seems to almost exclusively be used to refer to Americans for some reason.

El nuevo compañero de la escuela es gringo. Apenas se entiende su español.

(The new classmate is gringo. I can barely understand his spanish.)

by Dr.Joshicats April 27, 2022

gringo

word that hispanic, latins use to white people or people that are not from the same country.

''se nota que hay muchos gringos aqui''
''mira esa gringa''
''que se vayan los gringos''

by Adarianis June 14, 2022

Gringo

In Colombia, a "gringo" (male) or "gringa" (female) is a person born in the United States of America; an informal substitute for the demonym "Estadounidense". It is used independently of the person's phenotype (a black American is also a gringo/gringa; the cousin who was born in the US is also a gringo/gringa), and it doesn't have per se a bad connotation. In fact many times it's used in a light funny or friendly manner. If used with a diminutive, "gringuito" or "gringuita", it is undoubtedly a friendly use of the word.

Example 1:
-Hey Alejandro! Your guest is asking for a dishwashing machine

-This spoiled gringo! lol I'll go in a sec and explain we don't use those
Example 2:
-The Colombian student texted me: "Hey gringuito, what are you doing tonight?", is she insulting me?
-No dude, if anything, she could be flirting

Example 3:
-Los gringos son en promedio más altos que los Colombianos
(On average, Americans/gringos are taller than Colombians)
-Pues sí lo noté en mi paseo, obvio
(I did notice it on my trip, obviously)
Example 4:
Mi esposo es gringo

(My husband is gringo/American)

by Maria Juliana Ximena del Pom.. September 9, 2022

Gringo

A word we latin americans but since americans are dramatic they think is a insult 💀💀💀

Latino guy : hey gringo how is it going with her.

Random guy: nothing much

by Someonestolemypotatoes April 20, 2023

Gringo

Latin-American Spanish word meaning "foreigner". Nowadays mostly used for Americans.

¡Cállate, gringo!

by SerbianSlav April 30, 2023

Gringo

A white American, usually used by Canadians and Latin Americans as a way to address Americans.

"I moved here from the US."
"Oh, you're a gringo?"

by Canadian Jill June 17, 2023

gringo

Anyone who has lost their soul. Like many Americans. Often associated with WASP culture.

I sold my soul to tech. Yes, I'm a gringo. Facebook is my friend, yeah I'm a gringo. I rent out my income property for double what it is worth, yeah I'm a gringo. Gringos raised the price of gasoline and groceries after Trump was not re-elected.

by Applejacksismymickname August 13, 2023