What does extranjero in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word extranjero in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use extranjero in Spanish.

The word extranjero in Spanish means foreign, foreigner, abroad, foreign accent, of foreign origin, immigration card. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word extranjero

foreign

adjetivo (de otro país)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es fácil para un niño aprender un idioma extranjero.
It's easy for a child to learn a foreign language.

foreigner

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (persona forastera)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El extranjero quiere conocer todos los lugares turísticos del país.
Foreigners want to discover all the tourist spots in the country.

abroad

locución nominal masculina (fuera del país propio)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cuando viajes al extranjero aprende las costumbres de ese país.
When you travel abroad, learn the customs of that country.

foreign accent

(deje no autóctono)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Habla con acento extranjero desde que sufrió una apoplejía.
She speaks with a foreign accent since she suffered a stroke.

of foreign origin

locución adjetiva (de otro país)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Los productos de origen extranjero pagan aranceles.
Tariffs are paid for products of foreign origin.

immigration card

locución nominal femenina (ES (identificación oficial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Su tarjeta de extranjero acredita su permanencia legal en este país.
Your immigration card confirms your legal presence in our country.

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