noun
General Slang
yuma
YOO-mah · noun · slang
A foreigner, esp. an American; the USA (Cuba)
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Definitions
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A foreigner, especially a US American, and by extension the United States itself ('la Yuma').
“Ese turista es yuma, se le nota.”
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yuma In A Sentence
Ese turista es yuma, se le nota.
Origin & Usage
Cuban Spanish; popularly linked to the film '3:10 to Yuma'.
Variants
la Yuma
People Also Ask
What does 'yuma' mean in Cuba?
It refers to a foreigner, especially an American, and 'la Yuma' can also mean the United States itself.
Where does the word 'yuma' come from?
It's popularly traced to the 1957 Western film '3:10 to Yuma,' which was well known in Cuba.
Is 'yuma' offensive?
Not really — it's informal and usually neutral or friendly, though tone can vary.
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