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The most accepted explanation is that gringo came from griego, a word that meant Greek. Another likely explanation is that it is a variation of "peregrine," which means stranger.
The most known legend about the history of the word gringo says it was coined as the result of a misunderstanding and mispronunciation of song lyrics. Supposedly, during the Mexican-American War, the American soldiers sang "Green Grows the Lilies," and the song was heard wrong. However, the word existed in Spain long before this.
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What does Cual Ed tu pregunda gringo mean in English?
It's full of spelling errors. It might mean "what is your question, gringo" (if you change it to cual es tu pregunta, gringo)
Where does the word 'golden' come from?
for a greek word gollena
What is the spanish word for the English word come?
If you mean the verb 'to come', it's 'venir'. It could also be the verb 'ir' if you mean something like 'can I come with you?'
What french word does environment come from?
From the word environnement
What is Spanish slang for white boy?
Un tipo blanco.
Should I capitalize gringo?
It should only be capitalized if it is the first word in a sentence.
What does the the Spanish word La Gringa mean in English?
The Spanish word La Gringa means 'The Gringo"
What is the definition and origin of the racial slur Gringo?
Gringo is a term in the Spanish and Portuguese languages used in some countries of Latin America to refer to foreigners from different cultures, gringo1849, from Mex.Sp. gringo, contemptuous word for "foreigner," from Sp. gringo "foreign, unintelligible talk, gibberish," perhaps ult. from griego "Greek." The "Diccionario Castellano" (1787) says gringo was used in Malaga for "anyone who spoke Spanish badly," and in Madrid for "the Irish."The word is generally used in a neutral manner; it should not be taken as an insult unless the usage is unmistakably negative.For more information about the origin and meaning of the word "gringo," see the related link below.
What does No soy un gringo mean in English?
"No soy un gringo" translates to "I am not a gringo" in English. "Gringo" is a term often used in Latin America to refer to someone who is not from that region, typically a North American or English-speaking foreigner.
What is the plural form of gringo?
Gringos is the plural of gringo.
What is the duration of Get the Gringo?
The duration of Get the Gringo is 1.58 hours.
When was Gringo - album - created?
Gringo - album - was created in 2009.
When was Get the Gringo created?
Get the Gringo was created on 2012-05-01.
When was Requiem for a Gringo created?
Requiem for a Gringo was created in 1968.
When was The Old Gringo created?
The Old Gringo was created in 1985.
Why does fulgencio become frightens of the gringo?
The Gringo believes Fulgencio is going to hurt/kill him with the machete.
What is the duration of Song of the Gringo?
The duration of Song of the Gringo is 1.03 hours.
