The Spanish have a secret code for Brits on holiday - and some think it's offensive
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Spanish have a particular word to describe British tourists - and its origins suggest that it may not be a complimentary one.
If you've ever been on a trip to Spain, you'll have likely heard the word 'guiri' uttered in relation to English speaking holidaymakers.
Pronounced, 'guee-ree’ the nickname isn't necessarily reserved for just Brits as it can apply to anybody who likes to have fun and drink excessively while on holiday.
The connotations of the word differ depending on the origin which you choose to subscribe it to, which in turn dictates how offensive it is or is isn't. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community According to the Mirror, a 'guiri' is derived from a term describing the Basque word of 'giri', which means ‘blonde’ or ‘fair-skinned'.
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