Spanish Conversation · Level 82
60 words
Spanish word
forastero
Pronunciation
IPA/foɾasˈteɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounstranger
Example
El forastero necesita ayuda.
The stranger needs help.
More examples
Le dieron la bienvenida al forastero.
They welcomed the stranger.
Core concept
Person from outside the local community.
Common phrases
dar la bienvenida al forastero
welcome the stranger
tratar a un forastero
treat a stranger
Similar words
desconocido: Person with no prior acquaintance; face or name not previously known.
extranjero: Person who comes from a foreign country.
visitante: Person present at a place only for a brief stay.
foráneo: Person from outside the local area or region.
Definition in Spanish
Persona de fuera del grupo o lugar, que no tiene lazos establecidos con la comunidad donde está.
Word origin
From Latin foris 'outside' plus the Spanish agentive suffix -ero, literally naming someone who comes from outside.
Usage tips
- Often implies a lack of local ties, so in small towns speakers more often ask '¿De dónde es?' or '¿Cuánto tiempo lleva aquí?'