gringo
Actually,the word come from a popular song that the American soldiers sang during the Mexican-American War. The songs title was, "Green Grows the Liliacs". To older Mexicans, and Mexican-Americans the word IS intended as an insult.
Today, it is a word overused and has lost its original meaning.
Today, it is a word overused and has lost its original meaning.
gringo by Jesus Torres November 10, 2008
gringo
The word "gringo" (feminine "gringa") can take on many definitions. Some include:
1. A Spanish word for a white person of non-mixed European heritage. Not to be confused with "gachupin", a word for people with Spanish or Portuguese heritage. Can be used both as a term of endearment or a pejorative.
2. A term Latinos use to describe or nickname a friend with noticable European characteristics, such as fair skin/hair or green/blue eyes, or one that is actually white.
3. "Gringa" can mean a Mexican taco made with spicy pork and a flour tortilla (which is white), served with a variety of salsa.
4. In many parts Latin america, it can mean a person specifically from the U.S.A. or Northern America.
5. Adjective used to describe something that is European.
6. A former member of reggaeton group Baby Rasta y Gringo, now known as a solo artist.
7. A Spanish techno artist.
8. Can also simply mean a "foreigner".
1. A Spanish word for a white person of non-mixed European heritage. Not to be confused with "gachupin", a word for people with Spanish or Portuguese heritage. Can be used both as a term of endearment or a pejorative.
2. A term Latinos use to describe or nickname a friend with noticable European characteristics, such as fair skin/hair or green/blue eyes, or one that is actually white.
3. "Gringa" can mean a Mexican taco made with spicy pork and a flour tortilla (which is white), served with a variety of salsa.
4. In many parts Latin america, it can mean a person specifically from the U.S.A. or Northern America.
5. Adjective used to describe something that is European.
6. A former member of reggaeton group Baby Rasta y Gringo, now known as a solo artist.
7. A Spanish techno artist.
8. Can also simply mean a "foreigner".
Positive: In Salvadoran rap group Pescozada's release of Dialectos nativos, rapper Joaquin Santos was referred to as a "gringo", even though he was present and actually collaborating with the group.
Negative: "Get away from me, gringo!"
"Don't trust those gringos."
Food: Which restaurant has the best gringa?
Adjective: I'm a little alien to your gringo ways. Could you please explain them a little more?
Negative: "Get away from me, gringo!"
"Don't trust those gringos."
Food: Which restaurant has the best gringa?
Adjective: I'm a little alien to your gringo ways. Could you please explain them a little more?
gringo by Gringostyle December 9, 2008
Gringo
A derogatory term used to refer to white people. You'll never hear a Mexican say it unless they are upset with a white person. The Mexicans who use it are born in Mexico living here in the United States.
Gringo by Two_Bursches_One_Crub August 7, 2015
gringo
gringo by ultimate gringo fan July 16, 2008