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os gringos

the foreigners

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phrase Rare #29,639
the foreigners Informal; often refers to foreigners, especially non-Brazilians. Can sound neutral or slightly slangy depending on context.
PO: Os gringos chegaram ontem.
EN: The foreigners arrived yesterday.

Os gringos saíram de férias.

The foreigners went on vacation.

— Desejo e Perigo (2007)

Os gringos estão com o Não.

Foreigners are siding with the "No" vote.

— No (2012)

Cadê os gringos, os turistas?

Where are the foreigners, the tourists?

— Bacurau (2019)

Os gringos é que colocaram grana.

It was the foreigners who put up the money.

— No (2012)

Os gringos nunca morrem!

Foreigners never die!

— O Salário do Medo (1953)

Os gringos não são nossos amigos.

Foreigners aren't our friends.

Não, os gringos estão com a gente.

No, the foreigners are with us.

— No (2012)