Argentinian common expressions

When studying Spanish in Argentina, you’ll notice unique features like:

• Vos instead of Tú: Use "vos querés" instead of "tú quieres."

• Sh” Sound: "Yo" sounds like "Sho" and "llama" like "shama."

• Slang: Words like "che" (hey), "pibe" (kid), and "mina" (girl) are uniquely Argentine.

• Lunfardo: This local slang often borrows words from Italian, creating phrases like "laburo" (work) and "fiaca" (laziness).

  
  
  
  
  
  

• Che: Used to get someone’s attention, like "Hey!"

• Boludo/a: A friendly (but informal) way to call someone, often like "dude" or "mate" in English.

• Re: Used to emphasize, like "Re lindo" (very beautiful).

• Que copado: Means "How cool!"

• No da: Used to say something isn’t appropriate, like "That’s not okay."

• Andá a saber: Means "Who knows?" or "Go figure."