gringo
der Gringo, die Gringos
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gringo
An informal, often derogatory term for a foreigner, especially an American in a Spanish-speaking country.
Die Einheimischen nannten den amerikanischen Reisenden einen Gringo.
The locals called the American traveler a gringo.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gringos |
| genitive | des Gringos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gringo | die Gringos |
| accusative | den Gringo | die Gringos |
| dative | dem Gringo | den Gringos |
| genitive | des Gringos | der Gringos |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gringo' is an informal term and may sound mocking or offensive depending on the speaker and situation. Its effect depends especially on whether the term is used by locals, travelers, or characters in a story.
Der Gringo bemerkte erst später, dass die Bezeichnung spöttisch gemeint war.
The gringo only realized later that the term had been meant mockingly.
The context often involves travel, locals, and Spanish-speaking countries. The word is also used in travel writing, novels, and films to present a particular perspective on a foreign person.
In dem Roman wird der Gringo mit den Gewohnheiten des Dorfes konfrontiert.
In the novel, the gringo is confronted with the village's customs.
Common expressions include 'jemanden als Gringo bezeichnen' (to describe someone as a gringo), 'einen Gringo nennen' (to call someone a gringo), and 'der Gringo aus dem Norden' (the gringo from the north). The word usually refers to a person and often occurs with verbs of naming or describing.
Die Dorfbewohner bezeichneten den Gringo als unerfahrenen Reisenden.
The villagers described the gringo as an inexperienced traveler.
