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mofongoloco
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I say it is not. It might once have been intended as a slur by Mexicans towards usa people. However, I don't think it was ever received that way. Now I mostly find it used as a form of self identification by gringos ourselves. certainly in DR it isn't an offense. It just means foreigner, not latino. a german gringo. an Italian gringo. I say it isn't offensive unless a qualifier is used, e.g pinche gringo. Many places have businesses named "el gringo oco", etc. Many towns have neighborhoods (usually fancy ones) such as in Puerto Vallarta "gringo gulch". The fanciest part of town.
I think the problem is people think it is the opposite of "wetback". In Spanish when latinos describe their irregular migration they say "I got wet" to indicate crossing without authorization.
So, is gringo offensive?
Second question. Since when did latino become an English word. Meaning it is not italicized. and I still don't know if latinx is pronounced latin x as in malcom x or lateenex as in Kleenex.
Thanks.
I think the problem is people think it is the opposite of "wetback". In Spanish when latinos describe their irregular migration they say "I got wet" to indicate crossing without authorization.
So, is gringo offensive?
Second question. Since when did latino become an English word. Meaning it is not italicized. and I still don't know if latinx is pronounced latin x as in malcom x or lateenex as in Kleenex.
Thanks.