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    Extranjeros (en. Foreigners)

    /eks.tɾanˈxeɾ.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Inhabitant of a country different from that of the speaker.
    Foreigners often have different customs.
    Los extranjeros suelen tener diferentes costumbres.
    Person who arrives in a country where they were not born.
    Foreigners often seek job opportunities.
    Los extranjeros a menudo buscan oportunidades laborales.
    Visitor who is not a citizen of the country they are visiting.
    The government is promoting tourism to attract foreigners.
    El gobierno está promoviendo el turismo para atraer a los extranjeros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extraneus', meaning strange or foreign.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    irregular migrants
    People who reside in a country without the proper permits.
    extranjeros en situación irregular
    rights of foreigners
    A set of rights that assist non-natives in a country.
    derechos de los extranjeros
    foreign students
    Students coming from other countries to study.
    estudiantes extranjeros

    Related Words

    immigrants
    People who move to another country to reside there.
    inmigrantes
    citizenship
    Status of being a citizen of a country.
    ciudadanía
    visa
    Permission to enter and stay in a country.
    visado

    Slang Meanings

    Gringos
    In some regions, 'gringos' is used to refer to foreigners, especially Americans.
    En algunas regiones, 'gringos' se utiliza para referirse a extranjeros, especialmente estadounidenses.
    Tourists
    Foreigners who come for a short time are often called 'tourists'.
    A menudo se les llama 'turistas' a los extranjeros que vienen por corto tiempo.