What Does GRINGO Really Mean In SPANISH?
If you're learning Spanish, you'll hear "Gringo" a LOT. "Gringo" has different meanings in Spanish depending on context, tone and who's speaking. The word itself is NOT considered offensive in Spanish. It's not an insult.
Some viewers have asked me about my use of the word "gringo" in my videos, so in this video I try to explain the meanings of this word.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 "Gringo" meaning 1: A foreigner who doesn't speak Spanish
01:38 "Gringo" meaning 2: An English speaker
02:11 "Gringo" meaning 3: Someone from the USA
03:35 Who are "Usonians"?
04:38 "Gringo" meaning 4: White or blonde
05:55 "Gringo" varies in meaning
07:08 Can "Gringo" be used in a pejorative way?