Speak like an Argentinian

1. Churrasco
   Steak – something you must definitely try once in Argentina.  They are famed for them!
   
   
2. Chorizo
   Sausage.  This word may familiar to you if you like sausages!
   
   
3. Vino tinto
   Red wine!  Another must-try, Argentina is a prime wine grower and producer.
   
   
4. Mate
   A tea which is the Argentine beverage.
   
   
5. El boliche
   The Argentine’s love to party, no doubt you’ll be visiting an el boliche while there; a bar or nightclub.
   
   
6. Chau
   Good-bye or see you.  Comes from the Italian ‘ciao’.
   
   
7. Boludo
   Jerk, or idiot.  Taxi drivers yell this often during bouts of road rage!
   
   
8. Che
   Hey, yo, dude, or man.  Often used to get someone’s attention.
   
   
9. Milonga
   A dance club where people dance the Argentine Tango.
   
   
10. Baboso
    A ‘skirt-chaser’ (though this is also applied to women), someone crazy about the opposite sex.
    

*The Small Print
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