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    Yanqui (en. Yankee)

    /ˈjaŋki/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person from the United States, especially from the north.
    The yankee I met on the trip was very kind.
    El yanqui que conocí en el viaje era muy amable.
    Term used in Latin America to refer to an American.
    Yankees are often talked about with a certain curiosity in other countries.
    A menudo se habla de los yanquis con cierta curiosidad en otros países.
    In some contexts, it can carry a negative or derogatory connotation.
    Some see him as an arrogant yankee.
    Algunos lo ven como un yanqui arrogante.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the English 'Yankee', used during the American Civil War.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yankee go home
    A phrase of protest against U.S. intervention.
    yanqui go home
    the average yankee
    A common person from the United States.
    el yanqui de a pie
    yankee way
    A way of doing things that is associated with Americans.
    manera yanqui

    Related Words

    gringo
    Term used in some Latin American countries to refer to a foreigner, usually English-speaking.
    gringo
    americano
    A person from America, although often specifically refers to an American.
    americano

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial variation for referring to an American
    Here comes the yankee with his accent.
    Aquí viene el yanqui con su acento.
    Term used in a friendly and familiar context
    How’s it going, yankee! What’s up?
    ¡Qué tal, yanqui! ¿Cómo va todo?