Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
xenófobo
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈnofoβo/
Meaning
- adjectivexenophobic
Example
Su actitud es xenófoba.
His attitude is xenophobic.
More examples
Un comentario xenófobo provocó la discusión en la reunión.
A xenophobic comment provoked a discussion at the meeting.
Core concept
Hostile fear of people from other countries.
Common phrases
comentario xenófobo
xenophobic comment
grupo xenófobo
xenophobic group
discurso xenófobo
xenophobic speech
Similar words
racista: Assumes a racial group's inferiority and treats its members unequally.
intolerante: Demonstrates unwillingness to accept cultural or personal differences.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa rechazo o aversión hacia personas extranjeras por su origen o nacionalidad.
Word origin
The Spanish adjective comes from Greek xénos 'stranger' and phóbos 'fear' and is formed like other European -phobic words to mean fear or aversion toward foreigners.
Usage tips
- The word is strong and often used in news or formal commentary, so everyday speech commonly uses softer phrases like tiene prejuicios contra los extranjeros to avoid harsh labeling.