güero
/ˈɡweɾo/
The Spanish word for "whitey" is güero.
güero is a term used to describe a person with light skin or fair hair. It can be used as a friendly nickname or a casual way to address someone, regardless of whether they are actually white.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term changes to güera to agree with a female subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡweɾo/
Did you know?
- Etymologically, the term is linked to the phrase huevo huero, meaning 'an empty egg that was lost during incubation'.
- Using güero can function as a 'social lubricant' in Mexican markets, acting as a friendly, non-specific way to get a vendor's attention without knowing their name.
- While güero is common in Mexico, people in Spain typically use rubio to describe fair-haired people and may find güero unfamiliar.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué onda, güero?What's up, whitey?This sentence shows how to use güero as a casual greeting.
- Mi hermanito es muy blanquito y tiene pecas.My little brother is very fair-skinned and has freckles.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking for a person in a crowded park.
- María¿Dónde está Javier?Where is Javier?
- JavierAllá está el güero.The whitey is over there.
- MaríaNo lo veo.I don't see him.
- JavierEstá junto al árbol.He is by the tree.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry güero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries güero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
