/DO-lar BLYU/
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.
Example
"What's the blue rate today? I need to exchange some bills."
"They paid me in blue, so I actually came out way ahead."
Regional synonyms:
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/DO-lar BLYU/
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.
Example
"What's the blue rate today? I need to exchange some bills."
"They paid me in blue, so I actually came out way ahead."
Regional synonyms: