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gringa

The feminine form of 'gringo' — used in Latin America to refer to a foreign woman, particularly a white North American woman.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

The feminine form of 'gringo' — used in Latin America to refer to a foreign woman, particularly a white North American woman. The term can range from neutral description to mildly pejorative depending on context and tone. Like gringo, it became widely known in English-speaking contexts through its frequent use in Latin American cultural references.

The locals were kind to her but she always felt like a gringa, even after three years in the city.
Origin: Spanish feminine of 'gringo'; ultimate origin disputed — possibly from Spanish 'griego' (Greek, meaning unintelligible) or from the song 'Green Grow the Rushes'. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, often, pejorative) A female gringo.

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