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    Forastera (en. Outsider)

    /foɾasˈteɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who comes from another region or country.
    The stranger did not know the customs of the place.
    El forastero no conocía las costumbres del lugar.
    A thing or element that is not native to a place.
    The foreign plant quickly adapted to the local climate.
    La planta forastera se adaptó rápidamente al clima local.
    Refers to characteristics that are not typical of the local culture or population.
    Her foreign accent revealed that she was not from the city.
    Su acento forastero delataba que no era de la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'forasterus', which means 'foreigner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foreigner from the village
    A person who does not belong to the locality but can be accepted.
    forastero del pueblo
    foreigner's gaze
    A look of confusion or ignorance about a new place.
    mirada de forastero

    Related Words

    forastería
    Condition or state of being foreign.
    forastería
    foráneo
    Coming from outside; a close synonym to foreigner.
    foráneo

    Slang Meanings

    Forasti
    At the party, there were many 'forastis' who didn't know anyone.
    En la fiesta, había muchos 'forastis' que no conocían a nadie.
    Fora
    That group comes from fora, they are not from the neighborhood.
    Ese grupo viene de fora, no son del barrio.