Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
What is Lunfardo?
Surely at some point you have seen or heard about Lunfardo. You probable saw something about it when looking up Argentine slang, or you read about it at some point in a guide book, or heard it mentioned somewhere. What is it exactly? Perhaps the most accurate definition is that it is collection of terms [...]
Argentina Culture: How to Greet a Porteño
For many foreigners, and especially English speakers, one of the more difficult things to adjust to is the Argentine way of greeting. By Argentine greeting, I mean giving a kiss. In Argentina, when you greet someone or say goodbye to them, you give each other one kiss on the cheek. This sounds pretty basic, but [...]
Argentine Music: Find out the top bands, songs, and albums to get a taste for music in Argentina
Argentina is the home of many famous music artists, and to get a true taste of Argentine culture, you should become familiar with the music. It helps you learn about Argentina, Argentines, and it will certainly help you improve your Spanish! Buenos Aires is a great place to see some of these famous artists live, [...]
Why the Argentinians Use the ‘vos’ Form
In Argentina, when speaking in the second person, they use the pronoun vos instead of tú. Not only is it a different pronoun, but it is also a slightly different conjugation than tú, when used in the present or the imperative (see our post on the vos form for more detail). Most people, including many Argentines, believe that the vos [...]
Buying Argentine Wine
Most people unfamiliar with wine in Argentina (which is pretty much everyone when they first arrive) will often wonder how much they need to spend to buy a decent wine in a retail store. This is no easy question, because wine varies so much from person to person. However, here is something to start with, [...]
Argentine Wine Region Basics
When thinking of wine, people do not always associate it with Argentina. However, this is beginning to change, and for good reason. Argentine wines are starting to compete with some of the best wines in the world, evident by the international awards their wines have won. If you are visiting or living in Buenos Aires, [...]
Pascualina
Pascualina is an Argentine vegetable pie, filled with swiss chard and hard-boiled eggs. It is found in any traditional Argentine restaurant, and is especially popular to eat as a quick take-out meal. You will need a pre-made pie crust or you can make the pie crust yourself. Here is how to make the filling: • [...]
Instant Coffee Culture
You don´t have to live here long to realize that instant coffee (something you probably haven´t drank since the last time you went camping) is a staple in the daily life of most Argentines. Whether at home, work or both, instant coffee is more common than drip coffee, and makes up the daily caffeine dose [...]
Vinos y Bodegas Expo
This is another huge wine event, and a perfect opportunity for you to try over 1000 Argentine wines from both large and boutique Argentine wineries. It is the largest and the most important wine event in Latina America, and provides wineries, wine lovers, buyers and sellers, all a chance to get together and learn about [...]
Argentine Beef
When someone thinks about the food in Argentina, beef is always the first thing to come to mind. Argentine´s claim it is the best in the world, and so do many foreigners. My personal opinion? It is excellent, but it is not the best in the world. I have tried steaks that are just as [...]
