What exactly does gringo translate as?

Question

I know how it is used, but does it have a specific meaning or is it simply a made up word?

Answer 1

In Mexico, the word gringo describes a person from the USA, where elsewhere in Latin America it can refer to any foreigner. Americans needn't be offended by the remark, which is rarely derogatory. It can be used to describe anything that has come from over the northern border, whether people, cars, or films.

A popular myth is that the term originated during the war between Mexico and the USA (1846-1848). American soldiers, who wore green uniforms, were supposedly taunted with the slogan, "Green, go home!" The most likely theory though, is that gringo is derived from the Spanish griego meaning 'Greek'.

Answer 2

Gringo Translation

Answer 3

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What exactly does gringo translate as?
I know how it is used, but does it have a specific meaning or is it simply a made up word?

Answer 4

Gringo= when the American soldiers invaded Mexico the people started calling then green go (green was the color of their uniform) and so it transform in gringo

Many people believe is a despicable form to call the Americans, but know an days Mexican people used it as a habit, not because they are trying to be mean.

Answer 5

Gringo means..white boy

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Gringo in mexican language means gibberish or altered in Greekit means foreigner.In america or english it means hostile or contemptuous

Answer 8

i don't know where this word come from, but it's used by mexicans to call americans (United states) instead of american we use gringo

Answer 9

gringo is a white/caucasion person

Answer 10

It is basically a slang word in spanish for white person, but it's not a bad word.