Argentinisms

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Some Argentinism

Some Argentinism

Like every country or region has its own accent and words also Argentina developed typical expressions. Argentina is a country full of immigrants or descendants of immigrants, mainly from Italy, Spain and other European countries. Every immigrant enriches the language with new phrases and words. You also must know that in Argentina and in South America nobody speaks “Español”…. They call it “Castellano”. Castellano just means the South American Spanish.

Here some common “argentinisms” (Argentinean words or expressions).

Argentina

Spain

English

Vos

Tu

You

Sos

Eres

Are

Vos sos americano?

Tu eres americano?

Are you american?

Tenés

Tienes

Have you

Entendés

Entiendes

You understand

Boliche

Discoteca

Disco

Nafta

Gasolina

Gasoline

Vení

Venga

Come here

Bondi

Autobús

Bus

Colectivo

Autobús

Bus

Joda

Fiesta

Party, Fun

No tener un mango

Estar pelado

Not to have a penny

Pucho

Petillo / cigarillo

Cigarette

Cheto

Pijo

In-crowd

Chanta

Cantamañanas

Dazzler

Mina

Tía

Bonny

Pibe / Pendejo

Niño

Youngster

Cana

Policía

Police