gringo

nounmasculinecoloquial/ˈɡɾĩɡu/medium

grin·go

Definition

Colloquial term, sometimes derogatory, to designate a foreigner, especially of Anglo-Saxon origin (American, British).

The gringos love the Algarve beaches.

He was called a gringo when he arrived in Lisbon.

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Common collocations

gringo touristrich gringo

Possivelmente do espanhol 'gringo', por sua vez do espanhol antigo 'griego' (grego, estrangeiro).