Uruguay
All expressions
Uruguay
All expressions
Red wine in Spain and the Southern Cone. Careful: ordering a tinto in a Spanish restaurant gets you a glass of wine, not coffee like in Colombia — one of the most common mix-ups between countries.
To have extreme, deep, immovable laziness — when you absolutely refuse to do anything that requires the slightest effort. It's Argentina's most relatable state of being, especially on winter mornings.
Money in general — the most tango-flavored, lunfardo way to talk about cash in Argentina and Uruguay. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires and still alive in everyday speech.
A boy, guy, or young dude in Argentina — one of the most iconic words in everyday River Plate Spanish. It's used for everything: from referring to a friend to talking about some random stranger on the street.
A rich, snobby person in Argentina who lives in a bubble of privilege. Chetos talk different, dress different, hang out in exclusive spots, and generally live in the wealthy northern suburbs.