Renault on 5/6/2015 at 14:59
I think Gringos are how Mexican/Spanish/Latino people refer to anyone who isn't Mexican/Spanish/Latino.
Mr.Duck on 8/6/2015 at 20:11
Quote Posted by Brethren
I think Gringos are how Mexican/Spanish/Latino people refer to anyone who isn't Mexican/Spanish/Latino.
By Spanish you mean Spaniard, no? 'Cuz calling a Latino a Spanish is a no-no.
But yes, it originated in Spain centuries ago and spread throughtout most (maybe all) Spanish speaking countries and, interestingly enough, Portuguese speaking countries as well.
It's pretty much a way to refer to non-Spanish speaking foreigners, but popular culture (and our proximity to the US) has made it into a more particular beast: to define -white- US people.
To be fair, though, a lot of Mexicans (like moi) use it just to refer anyone born/raised in the US, regardless of race/origin. Plus, in my particular case I also use it because I won't ever call them Americans (that's a whole 'nother can of worms), except when I'm visiting 'cuz I ain't too stupid ;)
A final note: despite it having a derogatory significance in many cases, mine is just a way to refer and differentiate the US crowd.
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Starker on 8/6/2015 at 23:19
Well, at least gringo rolls over the tongue easier than "citizens of the northmost United States" or somesuch.
Mr.Duck on 9/6/2015 at 05:21
USian.
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Renzatic on 9/6/2015 at 06:42
That doesn't roll off the tongue any better, Duck. DAMNIT! :mad:
faetal on 9/6/2015 at 11:25
Yank.
PigLick on 9/6/2015 at 12:24
how about we dont refer to people regarding their skin colour or geographical location at all?
that would be cool
except for Mr Duck cos he is a dirty brown mexicano
Sulphur on 9/6/2015 at 17:11
He's gonna correct you about being part white-ish, so I guess you'll have to call him a dirty beige Mexicanuck in the future.
Renzatic on 9/6/2015 at 17:33
Duck's the color of the sweet maple syrup of his new home country. I think the official term for it might be khaki.
