Yesterday I was walking by a small group of Latinos and latinas and one of the girls said to them as I walked by "weda" and they kinda chuckled. And I've heard this word so many times before, and I know it's often referred to a white person, but what exactly does it mean? Is it a negative thing or neutral thing?
2007-05-05 22:01:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
hmmm...maybe they called you "güera", which in Mexico means "blonde girl"... as far as I know it's not offensive
2007-05-05 22:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Queen of the Rÿche 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is güera
güera
A term used for Latinas who have a fairer complexion and lighter hair/eyes than their more darker Latina counterparts. It is not the same as a "gringa." It is important to note that in the spelling there is an umlaut above the letter "u" giving it a "w" sound, pronounced like "weda". Can be either derogatory or complimentary given the circumstances. The masculine form would be güero.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/
2007-05-06 09:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the first answerer is correct,my husband calls me that all the time but it is not offensive at all.In spanish it means someone is is white and possibly blonde haired.
2007-05-06 03:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by sarah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"weda" as u call it..means white girl
2007-05-05 23:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by Azuquita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋