Argentina
All expressions
Argentina
All expressions
A stuffed pastry sacred in Argentina, where every province has its own recipe and families wage wars over which is best. Hand-cut beef filling is the gold standard. Think of it as the Argentine equivalent of regional BBQ pride.
A professional driver or someone who drives a vehicle for others as a job or by habit. In many countries it's also used informally for the friend who always drives when going out to party or on road trips.
In Argentina, it's not just a sandy ocean beach — playa also means a parking lot. This catches every tourist off guard when they see signs for 'playa' in the middle of a city.
A person who ruins the fun, who kills the vibe with their negative attitude or complaints. Nobody wants the aguafiestas at the party because they murder the mood.
A pothole in the road that can wreck your car, blow a tire, or swallow your entire wheel. Potholes are the unofficial mascot of Latin American streets.