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Language: Little spanish lessons
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  • Updated By sof76 on January 19, 2007
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  • Hi! How are you? = Hola! Como estas? or Hola que tal? (more informal)
    Thank you = Gracias
    You're welcome = De nada
    Sorry = Perdon (or just sorry)
    Please = Por Favor
    Where are you from? = De donde sos? (In spanish from Spain = De donde eres?)
    What time is it? = Que hora es?
    Cash = Efectivo
    Credit card = Tarjeta de Credito
    Debit card = Tarjeta de debito
    ATM = Cajero Automatico
    Bank = Banco
    Exchange = Cambio
    Meat = Carne
    Chicken = Pollo
    Potatoes = Papas
    Ice Cream = Helado
    Door Bell = Timbre
    Door men = Portero or encargado
    Floor = Piso (E.g.: 1st floor = 1er piso - first floor = primer piso)
    Stairs = Escaleras
    Elevator = Ascensor
    Door = Puerta
    Window = Ventana
    Open = Abrir
    Close = Cerrar
    Pull = Tirar
    Push = Empujar
    Water = Agua
    Sparkling Water = Agua con gas
    lemmon = Limon
    Wine = Vino
    Red Wine = Vino tinto
    White Wine = Vino blanco
    Beer = Cerveza
    Drinks = Tragos
    Dessert = Postre
    Waiter = Mozo

    Asking bill @ a restaurant => The bill please = La cuenta por favor

    If you like to know more words, please ask me and I'll update this tip!

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    Language: Different forms of Spanish
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  • By barryg23 on September 18, 2007
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  • Spanish in Argentina, and in some cases in Buenos Aires only, is a little different to traditional Spanish. The "Vos" form is often used instead of "Tu" while the "ll" sounds is completely different, being pronounced like an "sh" here. This of course makes it even more complicated for us trying to learn the language!

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    Language: learn some Castellano
  • By AlekToronto on November 28, 2005
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  • I found that the vast majority of Portenos do not speak english. I did not hang out in hotels, tourist traps or tourist restaurants as I am sure the employees there probably do.

    When in BA do as the locals do and learn at least the basics in Castellano (Spanish) and realize that the local accent is different than in other Latin countries 9bar Uruguay). I must say the locals sound so cute with their sh accent! Overall I found the portenos very friendly and helpful so a little spanish will go a long way.

    Also most if not all local restaurants will not have english menus.

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    Language: Slang
  • By MDC6 on June 18, 2005
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  • If you talk to anyone at a conversational, familiar level, you'll notice a lot of slang words. Here are only a few of some of the more useful ones to know, since they might come up in everyday conversation:

    Che: This is a very Argentine word. It's used almost like we use "hey" in English: to start a sentence, to get someone's attention, etc.

    Boludo/a: One of the most common words used by younger people. And it's used a LOT, but ONLY amongst friends, because in some cases it's an insult. Its slang meaning is roughly "stupid," but in conversation is used to address someone. The only equivalent that comes to mind in English is the word "man," as in "What's up, man?" In Argentina you might hear something like "qué hacés, boludo?" Girls use it to address each other, too, but as boluda.

    Gordo/a, flaco/a etc: Don't get offended if someone calls you gordo/a (fat) or any other term describing physical appearance. They're more like terms of endearment.

    Pibe: kid

    Chabón: guy

    Guita: money

    Mina: girl/woman

    bondi: city bus

    quilombo: a disaster/a mess

    "Lunfardo" is practially a whole language of slang that developed in Buenos Aires and Montevideo beginning in the 19th century. It was used particularly among the lower classes of newly arrived immigrants, and it borrows words from many other languages such as Italian, Portuguese, Quechua, French, etc. Some of these words have made it into everyday slang (like quilombo and guita).

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    Language: Che!
  • By solcitom87 on February 3, 2008
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  • It's really common hear that Argentinians use the word "che" really often...

    We only use it in an informal way with friends or people that we don't know to call their attention, it's like the -Hey in english,the Scusa (in italian) and Pardon or excuse moi (in French)

    The word "Che" doens't have a translation

    Differents ways of using "CHE":

    Che, como te llamas? = hey what's your name?
    Che, que hora es? = Hey, what time is it?
    Che, prestame atencion! = Hey, pay attention to me!
    Che Ma! a que hora esta la comida? = Hey mum, At what time is dinner?
    Che, me prestas esa lapicera? = hey, could you borrow me that pen?

    Hope this is usefull!


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  • Updated By MDC6 on June 18, 2005
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  • There are also a lot of differences in vocabulary, at least from what is taught in the U.S. as "standard" Spanish. These you'll learn as you go along. A couple random examples:

    Pool: la pileta
    T Shirt: la remera
    Jacket: la campera
    Sneakers: las zapatillas
    City bus: el colectivo
    Long-distance bus: el micro
    Subway: el subte
    Refrigerator: la heladera
    etc...

    Careful with this word in Argentina: If you want to say "to take" DO NOT use "coger," since it means "to f*ck."

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