Explore the unique language of Buenos Aires, including its slang known as Lunfardo. Understand why Argentines use specific terms and phrases. Essential for anyone wanting to grasp the local dialect, even if fluent in standard Spanish.
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June 27, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Offline mode support and other UI enhancements
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Audio for Argentine Slang Words
Enables access to audio of Argentine slang words.
Porteño Spanish refers to the specific dialect of Spanish spoken in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is characterized by unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, heavily influenced by Italian immigration and local underworld elements, and is often referred to as Lunfardo.
The app includes a dictionary of Porteño Lunfardo phrases, study quizzes to help you learn and retain the material, and the ability to send phrases to friends or make additional suggestions for the dictionary.
The app is free to download and use, offering core features for learning Argentine slang. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may be available for purchase.
This app is ideal for tourists visiting Buenos Aires, language enthusiasts who want to expand their Spanish knowledge beyond standard dialects, and anyone curious about Argentinian culture and its unique linguistic expressions.
By providing a dictionary of Lunfardo phrases and quizzes, the app helps users understand the specific slang and expressions commonly used by people in Buenos Aires. This is particularly useful even for those who speak standard Spanish fluently, as the local dialect can be quite different.
