Elements of Language
In Argentina, instead of using “tú” for informal “you,” they use this pronoun:
“vos”
What Burgundy cross represented
Represented Spanish rule over the first settlements.
This southern region of Argentina has steppes, deserts, and glaciers
Patagonia
This traditional dance, originating in Buenos Aires, is the most famous Argentine dance worldwide
tango
This traditional Argentine barbecue includes beef, pork, sausages, and sometimes offal, cooked over a grill or open fire
asado
In Argentinian Spanish, the letters “ll” and “y” are pronounced like what English sound:
Like “sh” sound in the word she
In 1717, Spain used this flag to show control over ports and coastal areas
Coasts of Spain flag
This fertile central region is the main area for agriculture and livestock
Llanura Pampeana
These people of the Pampas wear wide-brimmed hats, baggy trousers called bombachas, and boots
gauchos
These pastries are stuffed with meat, chicken, cheese, or vegetables, and each region in Argentina has its own style
empanadas
Instead of “chico/a,” Argentinians often say this word for “boy/girl.”
“pibe/piba”
This Argentine independence hero created a new flag in 1812 to give the revolution its own symbol
Manuel Belgrano
This northwestern region features the Andes, valleys, and high plateaus
Noroeste
Northern Argentina is known for this, which reflects both Indigenous and immigrant history
colorful traditional dress
This no-bake Argentine dessert is made with cookies, cream cheese, and dulce de leche
chocotorta
The word for “strawberry” in Argentina is different from Spain; they say this instead of “fresa”
“frutilla”
Introduced in 1818, this version of the flag added a golden symbol
First Flag With Sun
Known for mountains and vineyards, this region is located in the west/central-west of Argentina
Cuyo
These two Argentine soccer players are famous all over the world
Diego Maradona and
Lionel Messi
This sweet, thick caramel-like spread is used in cakes, cookies, pastries, and desserts such as alfajores and chocotorta, is:
dulce de leche
Many of Argentina’s unique accents, intonation, and words came from what countries
Italy and Spain
The golden sun on Argentina’s flag is called this and also represents:
Sol de Mayo and represents Inti, the sun god of the Inca civilization
This northeastern region has wetlands, rivers, and subtropical forests
Mesopotamia
This aspect of Argentine culture includes painting, sculpture, literature, and modern design, and contributes greatly to the nation’s identity
visual and literary arts
This traditional Argentine drink is an herbal tea made from yerba mate leaves, often shared among friends and family as a social ritual
mate