gringos
Non-Latinos in Mexico
Gringos is the plural of gringo, a Spanish term for foreigners—particularly white Americans or English speakers—used throughout Latin America.
The word ranges from neutral descriptor to mild insult depending on tone and context: The bar was full of gringos.
In the United States, Latino speakers may use it affectionately or disparagingly among themselves when discussing non-Hispanic whites.
One living abroad permanently
- touristTraveler visiting attractions
- visitorShort-term guest
- travelerOne who journeys
- AmericanFrom the U.S.
Yankee · outsider · nonnative · stranger · newcomer · transplant · sojourner · immigrant
Latin American by heritage
- HispanicOf Spanish-speaking origin
- MexicanOf or from Tenochtitlan's successor
- borderOuter edge or limit
- SpanglishHybrid of two languages
barrio · Anglo · colonizer · missionary · gentrifier · appropriation · stereotypes · sunburn
expatriate
One living abroad permanently
American · Yankee · outsider · nonnative · stranger · newcomer · transplant · sojourner · immigrant · emigrant
Latino
Latin American by heritage
- HispanicOf Spanish-speaking origin
- MexicanOf or from Tenochtitlan's successor
- borderOuter edge or limit
Spanglish · barrio · Anglo · colonizer · missionary · gentrifier · appropriation · stereotypes · sunburn · tourist-trap
derogatory
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- slurInsulting group label
- nicknameInformal substitute name
label · epithet · colloquial · informal · teasing · mockery · othering · in-group · out-group · identity
gringosMexicans
Citizens of a southern neighbor
Latin Americans · hispanos · Chicanos · mestizos · Brazilians