Argentina
All expressions
Argentina
All expressions
To screw up badly, completely ruin something, or make an irreversible mistake that makes you want to disappear. It's universal across the Spanish-speaking world — everyone's cagado la at some point.
A bitter Italian liqueur that Argentines mix with Coca-Cola, turning it into the country's unofficial national drink. No hangout, pre-game, or asado is complete without the classic ice-cold fernet con coca.
A transportation ticket in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and other South American countries. It's what you buy to get on the bus, and whose price always goes up right when you need to travel the most.
An ability or effect in video games that paralyzes the enemy for a few seconds, leaving them unable to move or attack. Landing a stun at the right moment can completely turn the tide of battle.
A soft purple color between blue and red in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. While Spain and Mexico say 'morado,' the Southern Cone prefers 'violeta' for anything in the purple family.