No escape. (Ear To The Ground).With all these natural and cultural treasures, Peru has been described as `a beggar sitting on a golden bench'. Yet perhaps her greatest hope for a better future comes from her people. From the shy folk of the Sierra and jungle, to the bolshy, party-loving Limenans and laid-back criollos, all share a huge pride in their country. In this heady mix of races, everyone acquires an affectionate nickname: Gringo grin·go n. pl. grin·gos Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a foreigner in Latin America, especially an American or English person. , Negro, Chino Chino (chē`nō), city (1990 pop. 59,682), San Bernardino co., S Calif.; founded 1887, inc. 1910. It is the business and processing center of a diversified farming (notably dairying) area. . Or for physical characteristics: flaco (thinny), gordo Gordo, the Spanish word for fat, may refer to:
n. pl. short·ies 1. A person short in stature. 2. A thing of less than average size, length, extension, or duration. adj. )--none of which are offensive, and nobody escapes. |
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