Slang in Argentina can be almost impossible to understand if you are not used to it. And the Argentines tend to mix a lot of local slang into their Spanish. Even if you have more than a basic understanding of Spanish, Argentine Spanish can be hard to understand. There is so much slang in Argentine Spanish that it has a special name: Lunfardo. The development of Lunfardo dates back to the arrival of European immigrants to Argentina in the 1880s and the emergence of the Argentine tango. At first, Lunfardo was a codified language used by the lower classes in Buenos Aires, but over time the tango popularized it. Today,…

In Argentina, the official language is Spanish. However, it can be very difficult to understand Spanish in Argentina if you are not used to it or learned Spanish somewhere else. Especially Argentine pronunciation can be difficult for outsiders. On top of that Argentines have a whole catalog of different words and slang that you don’t hear in other Hispanic countries. If you are traveling to Argentina and are worried that you will not be able to understand a word of Argentine Spanish… Then don’t worry! With this quick guide to 10 useful Spanish phrases you should know before visiting Argentina, I will help you back on track. Feel free to share…