gringa

American (from the US)

ˈɡ ɾ i n ɡ a → gringo

adjective · singular feminine Rare #54,958

American (from the US) Informal; in some contexts, it can refer more broadly to a foreigner or something associated with foreigners. It can sound derogatory.

SP: Mi profesora es gringa.

EN: My teacher is American.

De ayudarle a Rebeca a pagar su posgrado de medicina en la escuela gringa.

To help Rebeca pay for her medical graduate degree at the American school.

— Familia (2023)

Esta playa ya es gringa.

This beach is already Americanized.

— Bardo, falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades (2022)

Sí, pero su mamá es gringa.

Yes, but her mother is American.

— Roma (2018)

Ella no cuenta, es gringa.

She doesn't count, she's American.

— Roma (2018)