Being BLACK And LIVING In Puerto Rico: Am I A GRINGO ?! ... I MOVED To Puerto Rico From Texas!

Today Is About A Touchy Subject ... The term "GRINGO" ... What does it mean? Where does it come from? Is it race specific? What determines if you are treated as a Gringo? Lets take a quick dive into the conversation!
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[@allisondavis4378]

Very informative video! I just returned from visiting Puerto Rico for the first time, and it was incredible! Everyone was so warm and welcoming. We went to a small beach where most of the beach goers were Puerto Rican. And even though we were some of the only African-Americans there, it felt like being at a family reunion with music, drinks, and food. I can't wait to go back! 🇵🇷

[@trilleats]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jlm3744]

You are 100% correct Trill!! I would have to say, you are a Gringo, but not in a bad way. And actually I would consider you more Pro-Puerto Rico than some other Puerto Ricans that were actually born and raised on the island like the ones who push for statehood. The whole GringoGoHome movement is directed more towards the Non-Puerto Rican people moving in just for the Act20/22/60 tax incentives to exploit the island and cause gentrification, like the many clips going around of Americans buying houses by the beach then saying they own the whole section of the beach because their house is there. You're a cool guy Trill, there may be some extreme Puerto Ricans who don't want any Gringos in Puerto Rico at all, but to most of us and me, if you're here because you actually love the island the local culture, and not here to dodge taxes, then you are welcome.

[@trilleats]

Understood! Thank you!

[@DannyCruz-ll2cw]

​@@trilleats..we Puerto ricans say gringos go home to the European colonizers

[@uli6536]

Yo soy Puertorriqueño y quiero la Estadidad para P.R y soy más Puertorriqueño que tu 🤷🏼

[@DannyCruz-ll2cw]

@@uli6536 vete pidela de rodillas a su amo gringo 🤣🤣🤣

[@jlm3744]

@@uli6536 Es curioso cómo las mismas personas que quieren renunciar a Puerto Rico son las que piensan que son mejores puertorriqueños. Si quieres que Puerto Rico se convierta en un estado, ya no habrá más "Soy puertorriqueño", simplemente serás un estadounidense que vive en el estado insular de Puerto Rico. O simplemente nos llamarán "nativos puertorriqueños". También es curioso cómo escribes sólo en español cuando este es un canal en inglés y el idioma dominante del sindicato al que deseas unirte es el inglés, estás haciendo la broma de "¿Cómo encuentras a un puertorriqueño que sea pro estadidad? no hablan Inglés." English: Funny how the same people who want to give up Puerto Rico are the ones who think they are the better Puerto Ricans. If you want Puerto Rico to become a state, there won't be anymore "I'm Puerto Rican" you'll just be an American living on the island state of Puerto Rico. Or we'll just be named "Native Puerto Ricans". Also funny how you write in only Spanish when this is an English channel and the dominant language of the union you want to join is English, you're playing into the joke of "How do you find a Puerto Rican thats Pro-statehood? They do not speak English."

[@marycasanova834]

Even Puerto Ricans born n raised in the states are sometimes referred to a gringo

[@trilleats]

I found this out!

[@lisaconger-bc6nw]

Si

[@Korcasandromedaa]

Most of the times they are called Gringos

[@BessyBessyMiami]

Mary yes very true.....Both my Parents are Puerto Ricans ....Dad Black ...Mom White ...I am light skin Green Eyes called Gringa by mostly Family members 😂😂

[@gg5508]

If you were born and raised in USA? You are NOT Puerto Rican. You’re just claiming to be Puerto Rican because the government of USA brainwashed you into thinking you aren’t one of them.

[@dee9443]

You are 100% right. I remember being in that Condado lagoon park that you filmed in riding my bike and a Gringo Karen yelled at me that I was riding on the wrong side of a trail. I yelled at her Gringo Go Home. I have ridden my bike in that park for yrs for her to come & tell me what to do & how now. Also, all the tourists who are disrespectful get that message yelled at them. Some of the female tourists are disrespectful wearing very revealing clothing everywhere & dancing simulating sexual acts where there are little kids.

[@trilleats]

I understand!

[@Aric_1]

I was called a gringa when I visited PR because I am a Puerto Rican that was born in New York city, and my Spanish is not perfect. But I call myself Puerto Rican even though I was not born there because my parents and grandparents are from PR and also because I am proud of my Puerto Rican heritage.

[@trilleats]

Continue to be proud!

[@Aric_1]

@@trilleats yes always!

[@marbsaucin9491]

Yo Im a young black man from California LA more specifically looking to move out of country but this is still an American territory so this seems dope. Your very well spoken and I appreciate you for sharing your experience 🤝🏽🖤

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rr_toscano]

You got the concept nailed. Hermano tu no eres un gringo, eres una más de nosotros. Estás en tu casa!

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@sir.fuentes7642]

toscano, y eso por qué?

[@phaze_shift_pr]

There's a fear of becoming like Hawaii which resonates deeply with us. I was there back in '05 for work early in my career. The tourist stuff got old quick so my buddies and I got to know the locals and started hanging out with them. We were there for 4 months and had a blast. People started thinking we were from the spot. In contrast, I went back last year for my wedding anniversary and found no Hawaiians. All the locals were replaced, nobody spoke pidgin, even the Hawaiian accent was gone. They were all displaced by people that "connected with the culture and the land". Keep in mind when we move to the US we "get with the system", learn English and essentially Americanize ourselves. If you come to PR learn Spanish and try to become Latino/ Rican. Two good examples are actually asian: La Señorita Yanyi & El Coreano Loco - although he's in the Canary islands he's embraced Puerto Rican culture through reggaeton.

[@trilleats]

Understood! Thanks so much for the insight!

[@honeybadger_nh]

Another term you might hear in Puerto Rico is, "Cocolo": A Black American who can't speak Spanish. It can also be used to describe a Afro-Carribean migrant into Puerto Rico. I'm Puerto Rican and think about moving there CONSTANTLY. I'm so happy you're enjoying yourself. 😊❤

[@trilleats]

Thank you!

[@tmlofton55]

May GOD bless you, my endearing Brother! Hope & pray, I will eventually escape the horrors of the U.S., and spend my remaining golden years, in Puerto Rico, in PEACE. Speaking as an Ordained Bishop, looking forward to living with loving people.😇

[@jaye6300]

My bro as long as you conduct yourself with respect Ricans will be cool with you. It's all about respect and being part of the culture.... you good bro. We love all people

[@trilleats]

💯

[@TayshunSmith25]

Some Puerto Ricans are racist as that

[@amaquellaamasuaamallallo7700]

Amen, brother. Thank you for continuing to educate the outsiders and everyone who is lucky enough to find your videos. You are being welcomed to my island because of your respect and appreciation towards my people and culture. God bless you, and I hope to bump into you in the near future to personally thank you for what you are doing. 🙏🙏🙏

[@trilleats]

I appreciate that! And it may happen! Much love!

[@miamichiefs]

Yes. Thank you for fully explaining. You described the Gringo perfectly. I appreciate it. Assimilate. Don’t think you can come here and change this beautiful culture. Also the beaches, rivers, mountains are for everyone. Don’t think you can block access to some of the beautiful natural resources. It is to share.

[@trilleats]

Well said!

[@JUNUMBU]

I was refered to as a gringo one time when I was on the subway purchasing a metrocard at the machine..Some bum chick started speaking to me in Spanish obviously trying to hustle me for something, but i didnt acknowledge her because I dont speak Spanish and I didnt feel like being bothered. She said blah, blah, gringo. I snapped back" If you got a problem with gringos you should have stayed in your own dam country!" She started cussing me out in Spanglish and i went about my business. It definitely sounded like an insult to me!

[@felixj.bourdon402]

The word Gringo comes from Green Go from Ponce harbor when the American army invaded Puerto Rico and the people shouted Gringo as they didn't know how to pronounce correctly at the time. The origin dates from the end of the Hispanic American war.

[@trilleats]

Thanks for the insight!

[@sencillo96]

💯🇵🇷

[@lisaconger-bc6nw]

You are absolutely 100 correct, they saw the army green and came up with gringo or gringa for the camo and army green colors...

[@lisaconger-bc6nw]

But the go home part stems from the ACTS movement

[@lisaconger-bc6nw]

And it's really trying to help PR economy thrive by asking businesses and people from the mainland to move here to set up and boom economy

[@osvaldofernandez6233]

My wife is a NewYorikan I’m Boricua I used to call her Mi Gringita ❤️ Now she is more PuertoRican than me 😅…

[@LARUTAPR]

Even me being born and living in Puerto Rico I learned a lot of things from this vid, we appreciate the love and respect you give for PR brother ❤🫂

[@trilleats]

I appreciate that! Much love!

[@AnascoNice]

Respect to you my man!! I'm a Puerto Rican living in Texas and because of gentrification, I can't even afford to buy a home in Grincon (I mean Rincon).

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sir.fuentes7642]

AnascoNice what's stopping you from buying a home in Rincon? They are not keeping you out of the area because you're Puerto Rican but because you can't afford to live there. Solution: better yourself, earn more.

[@AnascoNice]

@@sir.fuentes7642 for a second there, I thought it was because I was Puerto Rican that the prices triple in a few years. Silly me!! Thanks for clarifying!! Also, excellent advice!!

[@coquimapping8680]

@@sir.fuentes7642 Whoa! You seriously don’t understand the situation in Puerto Rico. People from the US are buying way too much property here and kicking the natives out, while driving up the prices a lot.

[@sir.fuentes7642]

@@coquimapping8680 I get it. But Puerto Ricans can do the same thing. There are many many Puerto Ricans that are wealthy and millionaires, but they are not doing it. They could do the same thing if they really wanted to. Also, a lot of those "natives" abandoned ship when Maria came around and haven't looked back. Go figure.

[@sencillo96]

When you said to do some research, read some books, bro. You nailed it 👏 👌 🙌 👍 💯 🇵🇷🏝

[@trilleats]

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[@joselynchico9529]

I think that most locals would say that you're a 'Moreno' (colored) which is not the typical white 'Gringo' stereotype.

[@JohnNemesis7]

As a white guy from Texas, when I lived in PR for 6 months, they called me 'gringo' a lot, but it wasn't offensive. My coworker, who's Black, was always called 'brother,' and the locals really got along with him better than with me in certain places. It just shows how deep that colonial mentality runs

[@JOSECARABALLO-e1n]

You coworker was black American?

[@JuanRodriguez-y7y]

Now that happens, I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and got to see this you are saying...🤔🤔...

[@bestiaman]

I believe your explanation was on point. Gringo is a word even used by locals to reffer to their own that has been in usa for the longest time. Now, we have People that has lost their apartments, seen their neigborhood been genteified, suffer the local investor inflation in food and housing, cant find a place to live because of the high numbers of short term rentals an airbnb. Cant blame these People thst express their frustration. But overall, locals are very welcoming.

[@trilleats]

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[@rubynazario1834]

Completely agree! I live in the south of PR ( Ponce) and its been over a year my mom hasn't had any luck finding a long term rental. Every single home bought nowadays, its been converted into brnbs, leaving us with no homes because they only want to rent them short term (more money). Our homes have become a business and most of the people buying them, dont even live here... and we end up without a home to live in our own island.

[@Sir_Aurelius]

Yea, I mostly agree with your take. Also, someone can be of puertorican decent and be called a gringo if they were raised in the states. And, I must add, that sometimes it can be used as an edearing term. Like for example, if Im with a friend that’s not from the Island that person might get the nickname “el gringo” as just a plain term, o an endearing term. I think most words in “puertorican spanish” can be used for endearment or insult depending on the circumstances. Lastly, now that you mention to read a book, I would certainly suggest “war against all Puerto Ricans”. It gives a huge perspective on our side of history. Keep up the vids, I enjoy your perspective of the islan, and really appreciate how respectuful you are to our culture. Hopefully you will continue to embrace us a culture, and we may embrace you so that you may be considered one of us. 💪

[@trilleats]

Thank you ! I truly appreciate it! God bless!

[@NathanPerez24]

Complex topic, great video. We just want our culture respected and the relationship with the US government specially has always been peculiar

[@trilleats]

Absolutely!

[@tonyg1468]

Hello again, I thank you for responding to my prior comments about the San Juan Mall episode. This Gringo episode is 100 % better, you did your research, you flowed well, you weren't as repetitive. It was a good topic to discus. Good job, I am looking forward to your constant evolution. Blessings.

[@trilleats]

Thank you too!

[@edwinrivera5009]

As long as you don't disrespect our culture, you'll be fine! Which I can tell you seem a very respectful man. 🇵🇷 Puertorriqueño nacido y críado en la Isla

[@trilleats]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

My entire lineage is from the island. Parents , grandparents, great grandparents. I was born in the Bronx but still call myself Puerto Rican. On the island a lot of them refer to me as gringo. Not on some disrespectful ish, just as a description. They can tell by the way I'm dressed that I'm not from there. I don't take it personal because most of the time it's not meant to be. "Gringo go home" is for those who would exploit the island and it's people. If they REALLY wanna disrespect us they'll say "tu no eres de aqui, to eres de alla fuera" meaning "You're not from here, your from out there" from the states. That I don't tolerate, because we're the ones in the states flying the PR flag in our cars, in our houses, on our clothes etc. Flying the PR flag was once illegal in PR and you could be sent to prison for up to 10 years.

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@rosajenkins4316]

Bro I’ve been seeing you here for months 🎉we recently spoke and after this video I have a new respect 🫡 gwm bro

[@trilleats]

Thank you! Its all love!

[@waleskagracia4891]

When my family moved back to PR when my brothers and I were children the neighborhood children would refer to us as “los griguitos”. It wasn’t meant as an insult. At the time my brothers and I spoke English amongst ourselves, and our Spanish was a bit rusty. The word “Gringo” can be used as an insult depending on the context in which it’s used. The graffiti you showed is stating an angry request. But, because we have people of different ethnicities and races on the island it’s common to use those types of terms when speaking to them. Mostly between friends, and family. For instance someone with oriental roots can be called “Chino”, someone of Asian descent might be called “Indio”. You may be shocked but here it’s common for us to refer to each other as “Negro”, or “Negra”, and “Negrito”, or “Negrita” regardless of the color of a persons skin. Fair warning, this is mostly seen among families, and/or very close friends. Most of the time it’s not meant as an insult, but as a term of endearment. Trust that you’ll know when it’s said as an insult.

[@trilleats]

Thanks for the insight!

[@Richsuccessfullife]

As a Boricua and Puerto Rican dont get depress by that u seem very respectful and dont worry take your time once u learn the language or get involve with the people u will be ok its about builduing relationships.

[@motivatingfuturekings]

We Puertoricans like to roast ppl all the time they may call you gringo cause you from the states, but at the end of the day we respect & appreciate good ppl no matter where you from. I advice everybody to stay do positive things and soon enough you’ll become part of the community 😌

[@trilleats]

All love!

[@JaniceNegron-h1z]

These kinds of expressions are used by a small group of people with complexes who believe they own the island. We are North American, Caribbean and Hispanic citizens, period. You are at home and you are welcome, you are in your nation.

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@HulkSmaSh3dd]

I moved here from ATL almost 9 months ago and sometimes it is like that. But the fact that I speak Spanish helps. It's just basically that we're not Puerto Rican. Also, after speaking to many ppl from PR, they mainly dislike the gringos who come and buy land and gentrify the areas

[@TainaPR2024]

You are correct about gentrification, but it goes beyond that. Americans are actively destroying cultural heritage and erasing our history to build generic crap in its place. They are also causing a lot of environmental damage that is gonna leave us vulnerable ecologically for decades. Gringos are even killing our beloved Coquí because there are some that say they don't like the noise.... but he's endangered. He is to us what the bald eagle is to all of you. He's our baby. I'm sad that these things are happening and that the govt. refuses to listen to what we have to say because...... money talks.

[@trilleats]

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[@Cyber01Punk]

There is a popular story that gringo meaning came from the Mexican-American War during 1846 to 1848. The story goes that the U.S. military wore green coats when they were marching through Mexican territory. In response, the Mexicans would say, “Green go home!” These words meshed together and the word gringo was born. The extreme left in Rich Port adapted the term in a derogatory way to target people who came to vacation and dose who retired to live here.

[@trilleats]

Appreciate the insight!

[@Cyber01Punk]

@@trilleats You're welcome!

[@lizmaysonet2661]

I love how you explained this!!!!! ‼️💯 Ty Trill, loving ur Videos! ❤🇵🇷

[@trilleats]

You are so welcome

[@FrankWhite145]

My brother we need more people like you great vibes through this video. Enjoy my island peace ✌️

[@trilleats]

TY!

[@ferrari_car_driverlaferrar6574]

I'm Puerto Rican by my ancestors and my parents were hard-cored both born in Puerto Rico they decided to migrate to the States in pursue of a better life.After a few years during their relationship my parents give birth to a beautiful child that was "Me"😂😂. When my parents decided to split-up from their relationship my father decided to returned back to his native land of Puerto Rico.I asked and pleaded to my mother that I wanted to live in Puerto Rico to spend time,and be close to my father.When I arrived in Puerto Rico as a child of 8 years old my father immediately signed me up to attend the local school in Puerto Rico.When I stated attending the local school in Puerto Rico the local kids immediately knew that I wasn't born in Puerto Rico,because I couldn't read or write in Spanish.The local teacher had to give me more special attention try to assist to teach me to learn Spanish.Back at home in Puerto Rico some of the local kids use to chantized at me while I was walking the street with their broken English "Ya'kee go homum" meaning "Yankee Go Home".Back in the days the native Jibaros(Uneducated) older Puerto Ricans use to indoctrinate to their kids or family to not accept anyone that wasn't born in Puerto Rico as a real Puerto Rican.Fortunately,those local older locals are long around and are mostly gone.Fortunately, the most recent new generation born Puerto Ricans are more acceptable,and are somewhat more welcoming and open minded.

[@trilleats]

Thanks for the insight!

[@chuckenomics]

I've got my "gringo" hat, and I'm on my way👍👍...I'm not entitled, just dying...and I want to do it on an island...beaches, palm trees...

[@trilleats]

Go for it!

[@chuckenomics]

@trilleats don't laugh..I don't do Instagram..tik tok..can I reach u thru an email?

[@chuckenomics]

@trilleats I've been watching all your stuff👍👍

[@Crypto_Alex321]

I’m a gringo to my own people, but then again I don’t fool with them anyway so it is what it is. Crazy part is both my parents are from the island and moved to the main land over 40 years ago.

[@trilleats]

It’s a touchy subject for sure!

[@tytania3545]

I'm Puerto Rican, and just because I am very pale, I'm called gringa.

[@trilleats]

wow!

[@tytania3545]

@trilleats It's absolutely fine. It's not a slur. And even things that you might see as a slur are terms of endearment here.

[@sucrelys1]

Grigo is from USA only, could be black o white.

[@trilleats]

Got it

[@Korcasandromedaa]

Born and raised in Naguabo Puerto Rico anyone who don’t speak Spanish no matter skin color are called Gringos in Puerto Rico. I know my people in the island once they see you’re a good person no one gonna mess with you. I remember a couple yrs ago a Chinese guy said the same thing 😂 Gringo go home and now he’s loved and I see videos of his restaurant. I’m sure you already noticed there’s a lot of black Puerto Ricans in the island.

[@trilleats]

Yes I have noticed!

[@josemelendez8549]

Even though some Hispanics use Gringo as a put down it's not a put down it's more of an ID. I'm a New Yorker and often refered as gringo in PR to differentiate between me and another guy with the same name who was born on the island. However regardless of color and ethnicity if you're an American and go to PR with an uppity attitude and they call you Gringo you're in for some hostilities

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@JoelLopez-o4y]

Just so you know the word Gringo varies based on hispanic country. The way gringo is used in PR is not how it is used everywhere.

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@cdiz765]

it is the same, someone from US or Canada is a gringo

[@drizzyd2306]

Is because whenever Americans move, that raises the cost of living of locals in a way they can’t sustain their families anymore! That’s why

[@trilleats]

I understand for sure!

[@mtkeg65]

I've heard this before, but most don't realize it works both ways. Housing prices sky rocket in areas where they move Into in mass. You see when people come to the U.S. they do it in the millions which puts a strain on all resources.

[@TainaPR2024]

@@mtkeg65 No, it's not the same situation at all because Americans are coming with buying power Boricuas don't have so there's a power imbalance. Puerto Ricans aren't wealthy, we aren't gentrifying the USA. Boricuas have moved to the US because the govt. has tried for decades to push us out of the island. If you're familiar with our history you'd know that the USA has even tried to genocide us to reduce our numbers on the island...

[@kikecarrasquillo3021]

You are good person don’t worry about that normally the people that voted for independence said that you’re welcome my brother don’t worry be happy God blessed you

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@BM-df2mv]

Gringo is exactly an English speaking person from the US. It’s not a disrespectful term at all. My son was born in PR, but grew up in the states; he barely speak Spanish and I called him “my little gringo” . And that phrase on the wall, most likely, is to express the way we feel with those entitled American business owners that moved to PR for the tax benefits. Most of them are very disrespectful towards Puerto Ricans. People like you are always welcome. Hope you have a very nice time in PR.

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@papapotato1875]

You got it right man, when puerto ricans say "gringo go home" they don't mean americans like you that love and respect the island like we do. They mean the big corporations and investors that wreak havoc on our island's economy making it impossible for us to live here. Also a lil fun fact, the word "gringo" comes from white americans shouting at latinos with green cards "Green go home" so the latinos started calling them "gringos" cuz thats what they would hear when they saw americans.

[@trilleats]

Appreciate the insight!

[@imandoce4246]

Cuando los que creemos en la independencia de Puerto Rico decimos: "Gringo go home", nos referimos al gobierno de los Estados Unidos en Puerto Rico, no a sus ciudadanos, que siempre son bienvenidos como cualquier persona de otro país.

[@trilleats]

Gracias!

[@juliantardy5216]

Everywhere on this planet there will always be someone who does not agree with something. the same thing happens to us when we travel to USA continental. but they are a small group . sorry nothing happens it's ok you are very welcome on the island.. Take care Bro.

[@trilleats]

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[@justorivera3069]

I am a NY RICAN and in PR I am a Gringo too. In PR, they are people who don't leave the island. For them, we are all gringos.

[@trilleats]

Ahhh gotcha

[@porkc78nj19]

PR CONQUERED THEMSELVES. WE ARE ALSO SPANISH.OUR DNA DID NOT CHANGE.

[@GladysLeny-lq5zh]

I am married to a gringo. Good man. And my friend call me griinga Sound funny He is a good man But the word gringo is someone Who. Born in USA First language English I am Puerto Rican Speak. Spanish and English I live In USA I miss PR

[@Unknown-zs9yc]

I stayed just so I can enjoy the walk through san turce for the one time😂

[@trilleats]

Lol

[@josealexsyramos9807]

You described so well. We are welcome everyone but " no jodas con nosotros"

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@armandomunoz6510]

No. A gringo is from the United States. Nobody else is a gringo.

[@trilleats]

Got it

[@irwintorres4908]

You Sir are a gentleman and a scholar in your description of the Puerto Ricans respect to you. Could you school people like Tariq Nasheed who insist on destroying the black and Puerto Rican unity that's been around for decades spewing his racist hatred.

[@trilleats]

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[@puertoricanpower7424]

You are a very wise person, my brother 🫡

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@pocojoyo]

You are right. It is not directed specifically at everyday tourists. It is directed at the John Paulsons billionaires and millionaires that come to Puerto Rico to displace puertorricans.

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@Hankey2024]

Wepaaa lol . Born in pr raise in Massachusetts when I come to my country I get called gringa😂. Not a good idea of the island to become state 51 lol . U good man ❤❤

[@trilleats]

Lol Thank you!

[@sp1970ful]

On the island gringo is kind of a term for outsider/colonizer especially with the current climate not really race specific at the end of the day. Good take on the situation and glad you are enjoying your experience.

[@trilleats]

Most definitely!

[@glendaalgarin5120]

Sorry baby not true. Everybody who comes from the United States is gringo including me and I’m first generation born in the US. I’ve been living in Puerto Rico for the last 19 years and they will never accept me as a real Puerto Rican . They say to me I’m always gonna be an American to them even if you speak Spanish, that’s why I taught my son how to pass. They’re not racist, but they don’t like Americans .pretty much they’re not like us

[@trilleats]

Got it!

[@juanrosado2345]

like puerto rican who grow up on the island and live on the US for the last 10 years my daughter doesn't speak good Spanish and she is gringa😂😂 and that topic also the people from the island they try to keep the culture how it is dont want to change they feel diferent for me it it a challenge change my mind set on the us but good videos keep going like that

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@wilito4819]

This is just political stuff don't get to personal chill and enjoy PR😎. That is just a specific group of people who are against some mandates and political whims that as a consequence of the territorial status of Puerto Rico, in my humble opinion. There's some people that want PR to be independent and not engage with the US.

[@Luz-l5w]

It applies to black american if they come here an attitud that they are better than anybody else. But as long as you are accepting and consider us equals you wont have any problems, no matter what race you belong to

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@eldmorales3867]

With all your respect my brother. (Gringo -granja)Was spread by mexicans to to the latin Americans countries.

[@trilleats]

Understood, I’m only speaking for PR Culture

[@TheJosephayal]

Gringo is foreigner

[@Jjay257]

Also, gringo (the slang) is not exclusive to just others outside Puerto Rican heritage. Even if you were born on the island but not fully raised or majority of your life raised elsewhere, you will more than likely be considered by most islanders a “gringo/a”…

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@elenammorales-vazquez5167]

Si, Trill. Eres técnicamente un “Green go”. Pero NO eres un green go, pues eres de los buenos. Y haces lo posible por poner positivismo y quieres aprender de la cultura del país en que estás. Aprende poco a poco, el idioma español y vive feliz aquí entre nosotros por siempre. ❤

[@trilleats]

Gracias! 🙏🏾

[@elenammorales-vazquez5167]

@@trilleats So happy to meet you in person a couple minutes ago. Thanks for being so kind with your followers. Best!

[@trilleats]

@@elenammorales-vazquez5167 It was so nice to meet you as well! I truly appreciate the support and if we see each other again, please say Hello again! It's All love!

[@ramjai6766]

...... GRINGO...is the word that mexicans used when the american army entered the states that belonged to Mexico such as California, New Mexico, Texas etc.and imposed their laws....... Since the army soldiers dress in olive green, they yelled " GREEN-GO" .....Gringo in spanish.....LOL !!

[@trilleats]

Makes sense lol

[@JuanMarcial-fd8ci]

My Man, Gringo (green go). back in the days military uniforms were green. this terminology is used only for americans specific caucasians. It literally means go back to your country and leaves us alone.

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@VidzHotContent]

The gringo we speak about is people like Jake Paul

[@trilleats]

I understand!

[@wandaviruet3621]

Is a Political thing dnt worry about it son you good 🙏🏻❤️🇵🇷🇺🇸

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@profesormafu]

Nope, you r not a gringo brother!!!🤙🏻💪🏻🇵🇷

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@porkc78nj19]

wrong, he is a gringo.

[@cdiz765]

yes he is

[@pitoelcano6376]

You got love in PR Trill

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@Berryflavoured]

bruh when you see someone in a bathing suit / bikini at plaza las americas or mall of san juan. immediate gringo vibes, they're the only ones dressed that way at a nice mall, clearly bringing their own energy and entitlement without regards to anyone else.

[@trilleats]

Definitely understand that

[@juliocesarsigloxxl]

Those that say that frase are a low number. We love and are proud to be us citizents.

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@Fih24-vj4zb]

They are NOT in low numbers lol

[@janbatista9832]

@@Fih24-vj4zbThey are in low numbers, whether you like it or not, if you live in Puerto Rico you are in the United States 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Fih24-vj4zb]

@@janbatista9832 they are not low in numbers lol, not even a little. Whether you want to accept it or not more people are waking up. Puerto Rico is not the United States ridículo 🤡

[@EmilioDayann]

Gringo go home!!!!

[@FreshSourCandy]

There is a history based on that word Gringo. Americans came and took over Puerto Rico and did a lot of malpractice on our people especially on our woman.

[@trilleats]

Definitely understand this sentiment as Africans Americans went through the same thing as well with Tuskegee. We share a lot of the same history!

[@giarivera5060]

Everybody from EEUU is welcome to come to PR, but please come with respect and don't try to kick ass in the island, otherwise, Gringo Go Home, we already had enough from foreign people in the pass. Trill Eats you are a fine man and we like you.

[@trilleats]

TY 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@angelarmandoperez1344]

Green is for the uniform of the army in the time USA invaded and conquered Puerto Rico.

[@trilleats]

Thanks for the insight!

[@Miamipiano33]

A gringo is an American born in the mainland.

[@amgooder]

I hate the the word "gringo"😂 Regardless of ethnic group...if you were born in USA mainland...SOME will say "oh! eres gringo". "Nooooo my parents are both Puerto Rican but I was born in U.S". ... "Ohhhhhhh soooo you are a gringo"!🤦‍♂️ Gringo goes way back with the invasion of US troops..."green go" (gringo), bec of their green military uniforms, people were not fluent in English...so they would say "green go!" Term gringo is mainly used for white Americans. You good!😂🤣

[@trilleats]

Oh wow! Thanks for the insight!

[@Korcasandromedaa]

Gringos to us in the island US born and raised and went to school over there anyone who don’t speak Spanish we call them gringos which to us means you are from the states.

[@VenjoMein]

This will be the video with the most comments.

[@trilleats]

Maybe!

[@ginadoll00901]

Gringo Is Anyone Not Born in Puerto Rico. It's Not A Bad Term. We Even Call Our Own Family & Friends Gringos😂🤣😭

[@trilleats]

Understanding it has different perspectives lol

[@betheone_pr]

We love u out here bro ❤ enjoy you life here 🤗💯

[@trilleats]

Appreciate that!

[@mariaoneill1051]

Great take on this topic. 👌

[@trilleats]

Thanks!

[@nikogrujic6807]

😂 in porto rico nobody works for a living !! They all on welfere but they do play Domino all day long 😂😂😂

[@trilleats]

We can agree to disagree lol I see working people every day

[@ninahndz5880]

I'm born n raised in NY with Puerto Rican parents, n I was called a gringo because I'm not island born. I never found it offensive though

[@trilleats]

Now you know the history!

[@Azinine_13]

Green go home. Green go. Was a an expression originally used against USA soldiers that came to invade and colonize, because their uniforms were green.

[@trilleats]

Understood!

[@CF201]

They called me a gringo and im dead ass Puerto rican but from jerz city

[@trilleats]

This does happen I’ve come to find out

[@CF201]

@@trilleats yeah and if you are Nuyorican forget it ...I believe they lowkey hate Nuyoricans....they think we are more African American wannabe bc we grew up and connected with Black people in NYC. Like the hiphop shit even though foundational Black Americans say we didn't contribute to that either ...so Nuyoricans are step children from all sides ...lol

[@_ar8410]

Trill if every NorthAmerican would have your Energy when they move to the island we would be in a much more healthier relationship but sadly its not healthy. Recently a "Gringa" or Karen got caught on video kicking some ppl out of a public area riding Kayaks as if she OWNS the Puerto Rico water its crazy we wont let that slide...sorry. If more northamericans speak out against that energy like you are doing then things can probably even out.

[@lisaconger-bc6nw]

I don't think one gringa or Karen has the ability to pull off a whole GRINGO MOVEMENT

[@lisaconger-bc6nw]

I wasn't born here but I own a home, I pay taxes here, receive my benefits here social security....and own a car here, I contribute to the economy, respect the people and culture more so than I did when I lived in Philadelphia and I don't plan on returning to the states, I want to have my ashes spread out in the sea here so I plan to die here....so one spoiled apple shouldn't ruin a bunch....

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾 Trying my best!

[@TainaPR2024]

@@lisaconger-bc6nw It's not just one gringa, there's a ton of you behaving terribly in Puerto Rico. Americans are even going so far as to destroy Taino sites and some are trying to eliminate our Coquí, and y'all have no right to do any of that.

[@LesDavis100]

that GO HOME is all over San Juan area.. cray!!

[@trilleats]

Wild!

[@JuanRodriguez-y7y]

Bro, don't mind this bullshit, you sure know that this stupidity and Idiocracy is everywhere, no matter where you are there always is going to be a jackass unhappy idiot that because is not happy with himself just thinking that doing things like this will make him a better person, my Man, my Brother I tell you , you just keep on doing what you been doing and having fun, there always be an idiot, but good people are more by far and at the end of the day you know how it's will be finished, so thanks you for another video and GOD BLESS YOU... YOU... 🤗😄🤣😅😂👍👍👍...

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@eldmorales3867]

You wrong ,gringo is a phrase uses by the latin- Americans to identify white Americans.

[@trilleats]

In Puerto Rico, it’s not race specific

[@babyluv31pr]

Love this video!!!

[@trilleats]

🙏🏾

[@miamichiefs]

Love your videos. Keep posting!

[@trilleats]

Thank you! Will do!

[@rhettyoungjoubert374]

This problem comes from far away time: The Roman empire: Romance languages, Spaniard, French, Portuguese etc, and Germanic languages were enemies, until now, there is no Friendship, The ancient Roman empire of the Cesar's, fell on September 4th of 476 AD, When a Germanic Leader named Odoacre, defeated the last Roman Emperor named Romulus Augustus, we belong to the New Germanic Empire 🇺🇲📜🦅 Watch the vídeo of Germanic Leader named Arminius, 9 AD, when he eliminated at the Teutoburg forest legions of Romans, during the reign of Augustus Caesar, at that time Jesus Christ was 9 years old, Germania never been a Roman Province, never. My Father was native from the State of West Virginia, he met my mother during their service in the Vietnam war, by that he suffered Epilepsy, until his last days, he is buried at the National Cemetery of Puerto Rico, he used to like this island, when he married my mother, he used to call Puerto Rico: The Hawaii, without Volcano. 🌊🌴🥥🍍 My paternal surname is originally German, not English, since 1732, when our Founding Fathers came from Germany, for Freedom and a Better life, Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, starting at Pennsylvania. I live at the municipality of Caguas, located at the center of the island.

[@trilleats]

Thanks for the insight!

[@rhettyoungjoubert374]

@@trilleats You Welcome Brother! 👍

[@uknoono7603]

Puerto Rican's vote overwhelmingly in support of statehood. I don't know who wrote that, but you shouldn't give it too much weight. Think of these slogans like those used by any other small activist groups in the states, like those against war, in support of humanitarian efforts, police reform, etc. Certainly BLM doesn't represent all of the United States. This too is an unpopular sentiment in a political conversation with contributions from many voices.

[@trilleats]

Understand!

[@michaelrones8161]

They’re gringos too! Puerto Ricans are Americans

[@trilleats]

Understood

[@LunaSantiago-e5n]

Gringo stand for Military soldier dress in green military clothes from the main land who came to PR to colonize the island, that why people from back them, they screamed at them GRINGO GO HOME. Gringo is derrogative name to call an american person.

[@trilleats]

Understood!