Laburo
Lunfardo: The Italian Slang That Built Argentine Spanish
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Add a word/Sounds like "lah" (as in "lava") + "BOO" (as in "boot") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
A job or work in Argentina. From lunfardo with Italian roots, it's probably the most used word in everyday Buenos Aires life alongside 'birra' and 'bondi.'.
Examples
“I got a new laburo downtown, I start Monday.”
“The laburo is rough but it pays well.”
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/Sounds like "lah" (as in "lava") + "BOO" (as in "boot") + "roh" (as in "row")/
Meaning
A job or work in Argentina. From lunfardo with Italian roots, it's probably the most used word in everyday Buenos Aires life alongside 'birra' and 'bondi.'.
Examples
“I got a new laburo downtown, I start Monday.”
“The laburo is rough but it pays well.”
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In Argentina and Uruguay lunfardo, a trick, knack, or insider technique for getting something done that looks effortless once you know it. The kind of practical wisdom someone shows you once and you never forget.