gringa

[ gring-guh, -gah ]

noun

, Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a term used in Latin America or Spain to refer to a female foreigner, especially one of U.S. or British descent (sometimes used facetiously).

Sensitive Note

See gringo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gringa¹

< Spanish, feminine of gringo gringo

Example Sentences

We see these experiences reflected in a sketch in which he brings his white gringa girlfriend to meet his protective Latina mom, played by .

From Salon

The profa takes pride in teaching her Latino students about the treaty in classes where she’s “the only gringa in the room. I tell them, ‘Your ancestors are right here, and you should not lose their history, so go find it!’

From Los Angeles Times

I’m American and I grew up here, but I’m Colombian and when I go there they call me gringa.

From Los Angeles Times

Others were surprised to see a “gringa” eating something other than burgers and fries.

From Washington Post

I rarely see comments anymore about how odd it is to see a gringa eating something other than fries and processed foods.

From Washington Post