Grammar Concepts
How does a word change at the end when talking about a certain gender?
Masculine -o. Feminine -a.
Is Argentina under dictatorship or democracy?
Democracy, since 1983.
What is Argentina's most popular food?
Asado.
What is Tango?
A musical genre that is danced in a couple, a mark of Argentinian identity.
How would you describe someone's height?
Alto/a- tall.
Bajo/a- short.
In the "Yo" form, what is the proper ending of an Ar, Er, and Ir verb?
They all change to -O
What direction is Argentina in? N,E,S,W?
Southern part of South America.
What is Asado?
Barbequed grilled meat.
What is the most commonly celebrated holiday in Argentina?
Truth & Justice Memorial Day, Malvinas Day, Independence Day, along with New Year's Day and Christmas Day.
How would you describe someone's good looks?
Guapo/a- good looking, handsome.
Bonita/o- pretty, beautiful.
True or False: infinitive verbs that end in Ar, Er, or Ir do not have to be changed when used in a sentence
False.
What is the geography like in Argentina?
Immense plains, deserts, tundra, and forests, as well as tall mountains, rivers, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline
What is chimichurri?
An uncooked sauce used as an ingredient in cooking and as a table condiment for grilled meat. Made of crushed- up herbs.
What is one of Argentina's most popular traditions of greeting someone?
How would you describe someone's level of outgoingness?
Reservado/a- reserved.
Sociable- sociable.
What is the "tú" form of the verb "tener"?
Tienes
What is the number one tourist attraction in Argentina?
Iguaz Falls.
What is dulce de leche?
Sweet, caramel-like milk-based spread.
What is Oktoberfest?
The world's largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and a traveling carnival. Begins mid to late September, and goes to the first Sunday in October.
How would you describe someone's tidyness?
Desordenado/a- disorganized
Ordenado/a- Organized
Out of these verbs, which is NOT irregular in the Yo form: Poner, Dormir, Hacer, or Jugar?
Dormir. It is only irregular in the past tense.
For its high population, what is Argentina's global population rank?
33. Has a population of 40,117,096 according to the 2010 Census.
What is a typical lunch like in Argentina?
Meats, salads, sandwiches, tartas (quiches) or empanadas.
When does the Buenos Aires Carnival take place?
During the Carnival festivities, usually at the end of Febuary.
How would you describe someone's patientce?
Impaciente- impatient.
Paciente- pacient