Spelling of a Slang Word?

Question

Spelling of a Slang Word? or it may not be slang..."Jueto" - is the understood definition a light skinned Mexican or a White (looking) Mexican? It is not taken as offensive in most contexts.

Answer 1

I think you misunderstood, "güero" or "güera" is the colloquial word for light skinned or blond people in México.

Yes, I've never heard "jueto". - Dakie, Feb 25, 2011

Ever hear of a Mexican with blue eyes being referred to as "güero?" :) Just wondering. - cristalino, Feb 25, 2011

No Cristalino, Seems one has to be "fair" to to be called "guero" ,Thats what I get called,among other unprintables. - pacofinkler, Feb 25, 2011

I'm sure all the other "terms of endearment" are expressed with the loftiest of intentions! :) - cristalino, Feb 25, 2011

Well, it's weird to see a man with blue eyes and brunette skin, anyway maybe that would be acceptable, also, in the marlkets some shopkeepers call "güero" or "güera" to everybody. - Dakie, Feb 25, 2011

But yes, blonde people or white-skinned are the best people to be called "güero(a)". - Dakie, Feb 25, 2011

What's an unprintable paco? - Dakie, Feb 25, 2011

That looks right to me.... - Izanoni1, Feb 25, 2011

@Dakie: an "unprintable" is defined as: unsuitable for printing for reasons of obscenity, libel, bad taste, etc....essentially, "palabrotas." - cristalino, Feb 26, 2011

thanks :) - Dakie, Feb 26, 2011

Answer 2

Possibly "huero" meaning "empty, sterile" but rarely if ever used to describe an individual... I vote for Paco as that is more plausible.

Upon further review, I came across "hueco" as well, and interestingly in some parts of México and EE. UU. it carries the meaning of "queer, faggot"... not very pleasant but a possibility?

Oh, oh! - Silvia, Feb 25, 2011

Answer 3

Jueto?

I am curious, now! - Silvia, Feb 25, 2011

Answer 4

There is a comedy blog on Youtube called Werevertumorro which has a series of skits entitled the "Mex Men." The series is a parody loosely based on "the X-men" but which also spoofs other shows.

One of the characters in the series is fair skinned and not coincidentally, his nickname on the show just happens to be "güero." Here are a few links if you are interested, but I would just warn that the show is a bit racy with plenty of slang and a bit of coarse language interwoven with a somewhat puerile brand of humor. In any case, here are the links:

Mexican Power: Capitulo 3 Specific reference to "güero" occurs around the 1:54 mark

Mexican Power: Capitulo 5 Specific reference to "güero" occurs around the 0:01, 1:39 and 2:50 marks