Forasteros (en. Outsiders)

/foɾasˈteɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individuals who are not natives of the region where they are located.

Outsiders are often received with curiosity in the town.

Los forasteros a menudo son recibidos con curiosidad en el pueblo.

People who move temporarily or permanently to a place that is not their home.

At the fair, there are many outsiders who come to enjoy the celebrations.

En la feria, abundan los forasteros que vienen a disfrutar de las celebraciones.

Foreigners in a local community.

Sometimes, outsiders face difficulties in adapting to new customs.

A veces, los forasteros enfrentan dificultades para adaptarse a nuevas costumbres.

It derives from the Latin 'forasterus', which means 'foreigner' or 'from outside'.

welcome outsider

Expression used to warmly welcome a visitor.

forastero bienvenido

to be an outsider

It means not belonging to a particular place.

ser un forastero

outsider's gaze

It refers to the curiosity or amazement shown by someone new in a familiar environment.

mirada de forastero

local

A person who is native or resident of a specific locality.

local

migrant

A person who moves from one place to another for various reasons, including work.

migrante

refugee

A person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution.

refugiado

Someone who does not understand local customs.

The outsider didn’t know that in this area you can't make noise after ten.

El forastero no sabía que en esta zona no se puede hacer ruido después de las diez.

People from outside who bring new ideas or customs.

That outsider brought us a different perspective on art.

Ese forastero nos trajo una perspectiva diferente sobre el arte.