Argentina
All expressions
Argentina
All expressions
A rolled cut of beef stuffed with vegetables and eggs, then cooked or grilled. A classic of Argentine cuisine — the name literally comes from 'killing hunger,' and it lives up to it.
The US dollar traded on Argentina's parallel or black market. Called 'blue' for the color of the bill and because it bypasses official controls. Checking the blue rate is practically a national sport in Argentina.
Someone from a villa miseria or informal settlement. Can be neutral or derogatory depending on who says it. Villa culture in Argentina has its own music, slang, and aesthetic.
A popular phrase from the Southern Cone region that means nothing lasts forever, every problem will pass. It's used to console someone in a difficult moment, conveying the wisdom of patience.
To sleep — especially deeply and for a long time. In Buenos Aires lunfardo, 'apoliyar' means crashing out like a log. If someone has 'apoliyado,' don't bother trying to wake them.