How to speak Gringo 101

Question

This is in reference to a language called "Gringo". The following are some hard rules as when speaking Gringo. I want everyone who views this to use caution and realize that Gringo, although closely related to Spanish, is not Spanish.

1. Subject pronouns are mandatory
2. Verbs shall remain in their infinitive form
3. Accent marks shall be ignored
4. All articles are masculine
5. Redundancies are highly encouraged
6. Made up words and words out of context are highly encouraged
7. Any other rules apply as well

Here are some example sentences:

• Yo tener demasiado mucho el queso=I have a lot of cheese.
• Nosotros ser muy suficiente tambien viejo=We are really old. (tambien in thrown in there for no reason)
• Ellos dar de comer el ardillas tambien en el manana mucho bueno=They feed the squirrels in the morning which is good.

Yo dar de cuento que usted ser genio! :) - pesta, May 19, 2011

Wonder why this was flagged as spam. Maybe I will get flagged for saying welcome to Gringolandia. I voted and gave you the fifth vote. yay us. - dc-alien-z, May 19, 2011

I know this is an old thread, but this was one of the most discouraging and dark attitude post here. I almost gave up thanks to this little jewel of hatred. thanks Beatrice. - charlz9mm, Oct 15, 2013

Answer 1

I'm beginning to like this girl.

I think I'm beginning to dislike this girl. - heliotropeman, May 19, 2011

I like her... she has my sense of humor! :) - Tosh, May 19, 2011

I'm beginning to like my "own" girlfriend. jajaja! - GuitarWarrior, May 20, 2011

Answer 2

You forgot a couple of important tips.

1. If you can't think of a Spanish word, use the English word and add an -o suffix.

2. If you're speaking to a native Spanish speaker and they appear confused or don't understand you, speak slower and very loudly.

The entire experience is enhanced if you wear a Hawaiian shirt.

and speak with an American drawl, too ?lol - FELIZ77, May 19, 2011

Absolutely! I love rule number 2! - Beatrice-Codder, May 20, 2011

Answer 3

I will mention from time to time on here that I am using Rosetta Stone... although I won't push it on anybody.

But I'm using the Version called TOTALe where you talk to a tutor with up to 3 other students after every Unit to discuss what you have just learned in 50-minute no-English-allowed sessions.

I try extremely hard to make sure I pronounce every word as exact as possible... but these other students... wow, some of them are total gringos and gringas all the way!

BTW... you forgot in your list to Make sure you pronounce every H!

Answer 4

Beatrice... did you mark your own thread as spam, too?

My thoughts exactly!! - Yeser007, May 19, 2011

That wasn't me. But it would appear that way. - Beatrice-Codder, May 20, 2011

This forum needs a new category: Outrageous Humor - pesta, May 20, 2011

Hysterical! - GuitarWarrior, May 20, 2011

Answer 5

Cuantas tempos tomar para ser fluido in gringo ?

= How long does it take to become fluent in gringo?

(Apologies to native Spanish Speakers )

Usually between 5 to 10 minutes and you'll be off and speaking with native Gringos. - Beatrice-Codder, May 20, 2011

lol as easy as that ? Wher''s the challenge ? hahaha - FELIZ77, May 20, 2011

Answer 6

Beatrice, I only see a couple of your personalities here. I hope you're not ill. Are you OK? Please let me know!

Rofl@Julian ...the others are on holiday together - FELIZ77, May 19, 2011

That's good to hear. I was really worried! - 005faa61, May 19, 2011

We're doing well Julian. Thanks for the concern. - Beatrice-Codder, May 20, 2011

Answer 7

I'm a proficient gringo speaker. I'm trying to learn spanish now

Also, you forgot to mention to pronounce every single "j" in spanish like in the english word "jam."

Answer 8

Beatrice, I can't believe you would come on this site and spew out this garbage. This site is reserved for people who want to learn or share their vast amounts of knowledge on factual information. I recommend this thread be removed immediately.

I don't see anything wrong with the thread. If you don't like it, don't read it. - Beatrice-Codder, May 19, 2011

In a way, I'm forced to read it. You should delete your comment! - Beatrice-Codder, May 19, 2011

I like the German post. Thanks for mixing it up a little bit. - Beatrice-Codder, May 19, 2011

Answer 9

Not bad, Beatrice, but you forgot a rule:

Forget about the subjunctive mood. Who needs it anyway? You can understand 95% of what's being said without the subjunctive!

Gotcha!

When you only use the infinitive, no other tenses are needed; this includes the subjunctive. I like the way you've been paying attention. - Beatrice-Codder, May 20, 2011

or moods. - Beatrice-Codder, May 20, 2011

Answer 10

Wow! Talk about dissociative identity disorder Neat!

Aha. Someone who says dissociative identity disorder instead of multiple personality disorder. In the field? - babs_irish, May 19, 2011

Somewhat. Indirectly. ;-) - Gekkosan, May 19, 2011

Answer 11

Might be a novel way to point out mistakes though.

In El Salvador it means "Mingus Dew". - Beatrice-Codder, May 19, 2011

Answer 12

Bahahahaha. This is hilarious. Especially when I'm in a public high school Spanish class and hear this on a daily basis. Gringos