Every Spanish-speaking country has its own set of common words for specific topics. It is important to familiarize and know these while traveling abroad. Even if you are a native Spanish-speaker you might find some words completely new for you. Here is a list of 20 Argentina Spanish clothing words. They are presented in […]
The Meaning of the Argentine Spanish Slang Word BOLUDO in English
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
VIANDAS: Argentina Spanish Slang Word
Have you ever run across the word viandas? It is generally translated “root vegetables” or “tubers,” referring to potatoes, sweet potatoes, yuca and other similar vegetables that grow underground. In Argentina, however, the meaning is completely different. The word vianda in Argentina refers to a prepared meal, a lunch or dinner box that a child […]
BOLUDO: The Most Important Argentina Spanish Slang Word
The word boludo in Argentina is one of the most useful and most common words you will learn. It may be a strong insult or a term of great affection used among close friends. Several variations to the word also exist. BOLUDO Basics When used in an insulting way, BOLUDO means something like idiot, dumbass, […]