extranjeros
“extranjeros” means “foreigners” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
foreigners, aliens
Also: outsiders
📝 In Action
Los extranjeros deben mostrar su pasaporte al llegar.
A1Foreigners must show their passport upon arrival.
La ciudad recibe miles de extranjeros cada verano.
A2The city receives thousands of foreigners every summer.
Hay muchos extranjeros que viven y trabajan aquí.
B1There are many foreign people who live and work here.
foreign
Also: imported
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Me encantan los coches extranjeros.
A2I love foreign cars.
Estudiamos varios idiomas extranjeros en la escuela.
B1We study several foreign languages in school.
Recibimos fondos extranjeros para el proyecto.
B2We received foreign funds for the project.
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Quick Quiz: extranjeros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'extranjeros' as a noun?
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The word comes from the Latin phrase *extra terram* (outside the land). Over time, this evolved in Spanish to mean someone or something that originates from outside the local area or country.
First recorded: Mid-13th century (as 'estrangero')
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'extranjeros' and 'el extranjero'?
'Los extranjeros' (plural) refers to the people—foreigners. 'El extranjero' (singular) refers to a place—a foreign country or 'abroad.' For example: 'Viajé al extranjero y conocí a muchos extranjeros.'
Does 'extranjeros' always refer to people?
No. When it is used as an adjective (like 'foreign' in English), it describes things, concepts, or languages, such as 'productos extranjeros' (foreign products).