{"id":1296,"date":"2020-08-02T09:17:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T09:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/latinamericanspanishcafe.com\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2023-09-30T01:51:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T01:51:20","slug":"argentinian-spanish-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinamericanspanishcafe.com\/argentinian-spanish-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentinian Spanish Phrases: Talk Like A Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this guide, you will learn important expressions, greeting, common Argentinian phrases and slang vocabulary<\/a>. You will discover why Argentine Spanish is deep, rich, and full of interesting turns of phrase. One major factor in the development of the Argentine accent and colloquial use of Spanish is the fact that immigration from Italy and other European non-Spanish speaking countries accounts for a large percentage of the population today. Argentine culture is a mix of Spanish traditions, Italian traditions, and of course the different native cultures such as Mapuche, Tehuelche, Guaran\u00ed. And let\u2019s not forget the famous gauchos of the pampas (countryside). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tango, sensual dance with nostalgic words, holds deep cultural importance too. Its impact on the language can\u2019t be understated. Tango introduced slang or \u201clunfardo\u201d to the street language of Buenos Aires. Tango was born among the lower classes of both Buenos Aires and Montevideo, Uruguay. The dance is an expression of the fusion of elements from the Afro-Argentine and Afro-Uruguayan cultures, authentic criollos<\/a>, and European immigrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The culture of a country is often expressed best through its informal vocabulary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Before we go any further, I should point out something that will save you embarrassment. When visiting Argentina, take care when using the verb \u201cto take\u201d. In the Spanish of other Latin American countries and Spain, \u201ccoger\u201d is used when talking about taking the bus or grabbing something. That simple word, used in the wrong context, will get a big laugh among Argentinians. In Argentina, it means \u201cto have sex\u201d. Many Spanish books will only talk about the former usage. Don’t commit social suicide by announcing that you want to have sex with an object! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Argentinians are very warm, close and familiar, and they build trust with each other easily. It\u2019s not uncommon to spend an entire day at a friend\u2019s house, or even multiple days. This is all normal behaviour in Argentina. As soon as you get to know somebody, their mother will adopt you as a new son or daughter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the culture of drinking mat\u00e9<\/a><\/em>, a herbal caffeinated, infused beverage, sharing is central.  While drinking this simple beverage of hot water and mat\u00e9 herbs (similar to tea), everyone shares the straw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These rituals of sharing, and the easy forming of close personal connections, have influenced the informal language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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