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20 Popular Slang Words in Argentina for Travellers to Know
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,…
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A Beginner Guide to Spanish Greetings in Argentina
Spanish in Argentina can be a bit difficult. Especially, if you are a beginner in Spanish. So, if you are traveling to Argentina and worried about getting around with Spanish, this beginner Spanish guide is for you! Most of the Spanish phrases in this guide will work for other Spanish-speaking countries. Even though, there might be a bit of variation in the expressions and way of using them. Since I get to enjoy the Argentine version of Spanish every day, I decided to make this guide in a special Argentina version. It is no secret that I turned out to be a bit of a language nerd when it comes…
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5 Popular Spanish Words in Buenos Aires to Sound Like a Local
Argentina has fulfilled my eagerness to learn new words and phrases in Spanish. But it has also drawn my attention to a different use of words I already knew. The porteños (e.g. the citizens of Buenos Aires), repeat the same expressions without even noticing. As if it was the most normal thing in the world because… Well, everyone else says it! So, if you like me are new to the city, I have put together a little guide to how you can learn to speak like a porteños with 5 phrases you will hear all the time in Buenos Aires: A Language Guide to Spanish in Buenos Aires #1 Mira vos Literally…
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10 Popular Spanish Words in Argentina for Travellers to Know
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…