How to Say "foreigner" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “foreigner” is “extranjero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a person from another country
Examples
El extranjero tuvo que mostrar su visa en la aduana.
The foreigner had to show his visa at customs.
Conocí a una extranjera muy amable en el tren.
I met a very kind foreigner (female) on the train.
Gender Changes for People
When referring to a person, you must change the ending to 'extranjera' for a woman, and 'extranjero' for a man.
Confusing 'Foreign' with 'Strange'
Mistake: “Esa persona es muy extraña.”
Correction: Esa persona es muy extranjera. (If you mean she is from another country. 'Extraña' means strange or weird.)
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