Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
extranjero
Pronunciation
IPA/ekstɾaŋˈxeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounforeigner
Example
Hay muchos extranjeros en esta ciudad.
There are many foreigners in this city.
More examples
La oficina para extranjeros cierra los domingos.
The foreigners' office closes on Sundays.
Core concept
Individual holding a phrasebook for a language different from the surrounding speakers.
Common phrases
oficina para extranjeros
foreigners' office
servicios para extranjeros
services for foreigners
atención a extranjeros
attention to foreigners
Similar words
turista: Short-term traveler staying mainly for sightseeing or leisure.
inmigrante: Person who moves to another country intending to settle and live long-term.
residente: Person living continuously in a place with an established home there.
visitante: Person who comes temporarily to visit, attend an event, or run an errand.
Definition in Spanish
Se refiere a una persona originaria de otro país, usado tanto para individuos como para grupos de personas de fuera.
Word origin
Derived from Latin extraneus 'from outside', extranjero reflects normal Romance development and refers to someone whose origin is another country.
Usage tips
- In official or administrative language extranjero frequently marks noncitizen status, so add words like residente or ciudadano to specify legal or residency meaning.