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The Spanish have a particular word to describe British tourists - and its origins suggest that it may not be a complimentary one. If you've ever been on a trip to Spain, you'll have likely heard the word 'guiri' uttered in relation to English speaking holidaymakers.
Pronounced, 'guee-ree’ the nickname isn't necessarily reserved for just Brits as it can apply to anybody who likes to have fun and drink excessively while on holiday.
The connotations of the word differ depending on the origin which you choose to subscribe it to, which in turn dictates how offensive it is or is isn't.
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According to the Mirror, a 'guiri' is derived from a term describing the Basque word of 'giri', which means ‘blonde’ or ‘fair-skinned'. While some argue it goes back further than that and is a Hindi word used by the Indian diaspora to describe white people.
Today, in the context of Spain, guiri typically refers to a white person who is paler than most Spaniards.
It is also used to encompass some of the qualities of such people, which is where the link to the other origin story comes in.
According to the Real Academia Dictionary, the word dates back to the Carlist Wars of the mid 19th century when Basque speakers called their enemies 'guiristino' - after the regent Queen María Cristina.
Leah Pattem, a journalist who spends a lot of time in Spain, argues that the term is offensive. "A guiri is also categorised as naïve and/or ignorant, trapped in their own culture due to refusal or inability to integrate," she wrote.
"They will dress wrong, be sunburnt and generally look hot and bothered. Most Spaniards will argue that the word guiri is not offensive, but it undeniably
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