![]() ![]() Watching a group of Argentinian speakers in a simple interchange is entertaining – observe them at the football stadium ( la cancha), or discussing politics, and it’s positively theatrical. Many Argentinians have Italian roots and they like to speak with their bodies as well as their mouths. Once you master some of the basics of Argentine lunfardo, it can also be entertaining to add colour to your speech by gesturing with your hands! Have fun discovering the meanings of these words on your own, or by getting them wrong by accident and provoking a laugh from the recipient. “ No tengo mucha plata” – I don't have much money.This word literally means silver, but it's also used to refer to money.“ No tengo un mango” – I don't have any money.Literally, this word means mango (like the fruit), but in Argentina, it's also used to refer to money.“Estoy a full con laburo hoy” – I have a lot of work to do today.This word means ‘work' and is commonly used in Argentina instead of the Spanish word trabajo.No quiero hacer nada.” – I'm feeling really lazy/apathetic today. A unique word for describing a sense of laziness or apathy.Like boludo but much stronger, it's quite an offensive word!.A derogatory way to refer to someone (also commonly used in a friendly manner but only among close friends).“Che, ¿qué onda?” – ‘Che, how’s it going?’.A discourse marker that doesn’t really have any specific meaning.Here are some of the most common ones you can expect to hear: So, open your ears and expect to hear an onslaught of new words! Argentinian VocabularyĪrgentinian vocabulary takes on a class all of its own, peppered with slang (“ lunfardo”) and taking influence from the many immigrants who settled there throughout the 19th century. If you’ve been working from a textbook, it’s time to throw it out the window. You may attribute your lack of comprehension to nerves, brain freeze, or performance anxiety.īut the fact is that Argentine Spanish is almost like a language in its own right. You may blame it on the jetlag, change of season, or perhaps the culture shock. If you’re ready to get started, click here for a 7-day FREE trial. With Spanish Uncovered you’ll use my unique StoryLearning® method to learn Spanish naturally through story… not rules. Take a trip to Argentina.īy the way, if you want to learn any variety of Spanish fast and have fun while doing it, my top recommendation is Spanish Uncovered which teaches you through StoryLearning®. Now take what you know and turn it on its head. You can hold your own with the best of them, talk about yourself and hold a comfortable conversation! Well done! You’re probably feeling pretty confident, … maybe even fluent. You’ve spent several months or years practising your Spanish conjugations, acing grammar quizzes and maybe even speaking with real native Spaniards. So You Think You Speak Spanish? Welcome to Argentina. How the Argentine accent differs from that of other Spanish-speaking countries.What the word ‘vos' means and why it's really important.Some of the most common ‘lunfardo' slang words you'll hear in Argentina.Today, I’m delighted to feature a guest post that discusses how Argentine Spanish is unique and what this means for you as a learner. Ever dreamed of a trip to Argentina? I lived in Argentina for 6 months back in 2005, so I know from experience that it has a lot to offer any visitor! But the way people speak Spanish in Argentina is a bit different from how it's spoken in other countries. ![]()
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