The slang term for white people in Spanish depends on country and context, and some terms are neutral while others are offensive. In Mexico, the slang term güero or güera for a woman is very common and generally neutral to affectionate, meaning a light-skinned, blonde, or white person, as in ese güero. Another Mexican slang is gringo or gringa, which typically means a white American or foreigner, and can be neutral or mildly derogatory depending on tone. In the Caribbean, blanquito or blanquita is used. In Spain, guiri is slang for a white foreign tourist, especially British or German, and can be slightly derogatory. In Central America, chele is used for white or light-skinned people, especially in El Salvador and Guatemala. In some contexts, gabacho is used in Mexico for white Americans, and can be derogatory. It is important to note that many of these terms are context-dependent. Güero in Mexico is often used affectionately even for people who are not very white, while gringo can be insulting if said with hostility. There are also offensive slurs that should be avoided. The most neutral generic Spanish word for white person is persona blanca or blanco. Slang varies greatly by region, so güero in Mexico, chele in El Salvador, and gringo for Americans are the most common slang terms for white people in Spanish.
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