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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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.
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(slang, often, pejorative) A female gringo.
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