Have you ever wondered, “Why Argentinian Spanish is different?” I am sure you have because most of my students come to me right after realizing this Spanish variant goes way beyond ‘che, vos’ and ‘boludo’. Argentina, with its rich culture and unique history, boasts a distinctive—and quite attractive one must…
Argentinians tend to repeat a series of words in Spanish that describe someone as a genius. We often use these words as a compliment to someone that achieved something great or that has been kind to us. For example, let’s say you passed all your exams with excellent grades. When…
Es mexicano, ama a Messi y toma mate en Polonia. En el episodio de hoy vamos a darle la bienvenida a Juan de Spanish Hacks. Hoy Juan viene al podcast para hablarnos del éxito de Spanish Hacks, su “hack” o truco para aprender idiomas y su cariño por Argentina, entre otras…
How is Argentinian Spanish different from Chilean Spanish? Argentina and Chile are side by side at the very end of South America. Both countries share Spanish as their primary native language. However, there are major differences in the way natives speak. When learning Spanish, it’s fascinating—and a little frustrating—to see…
Transitioning from Argentine Spanish to English can oftentimes be un quilombo, che. Have you ever encountered expressions in Argentine Spanish that leave you puzzled when attempting to find their English equivalents? Well, no te hagas drama! Even though Argentinian Spanish has some words and phrases that can’t be easily translated into…
The slang in Argentina is so rich it has its own name: Lunfardo. Consequently, most non-natives are puzzled by the Argentinian slang words they hear in rapid-fire conversations. If you yearn to understand your Argentine friends better and to add an extra touch of authenticity to your Spanish language skills,…