The secret name that the Spanish have for Brits abroad - and it’s no compliment

SPAIN is one of the most popular travel destinations for Britons looking to switch out the soggy skies for some sun, sea and sangria. But British tourists aren’t always welcomed with open arms by l…

Spanish locals now use “guiri” to refer to all types of foreign tourists, especially those from English-speaking countries.

This is especially the case for the stereotypical ‘Brit abroad’ - a term for an embarrassing tourist who travels to foreign countries with no intention of integrating with the culture there. It's not uncommon to hear Spanish people calling out "Hola guiri!" to British tourists as they walk down the street, and many British people even take it as a term of endearment.

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