Argentina
Definition
A South American country famous for its diverse landscapes, from the Andes mountains to the Pampas plains, and home to Buenos Aires, the tango, and world-class beef.
Feminine form of 'argentino,' referring to something or someone silvery in appearance, derived from Latin 'argentum' (silver); also used as the demonym for a female native or inhabitant of Argentina.
Examples
En Argentina, el asado es religión y la parrilla, el templo.
In Argentina, barbecue is religion and the grill is the temple.
La argentina del equipo nacional metió un golazo que dejó a todos mudos.
The Argentine woman on the national team scored a stunning goal that left everyone speechless.
Viajé a Argentina esperando vino y terminé trayendo un acento porteño permanente.
I went to Argentina expecting wine and ended up bringing back a permanent Buenos Aires accent.
Nada dice 'argentina auténtica' como bailar tango en tacos altos bajo la lluvia.
Nothing says 'authentically Argentine' like dancing tango in high heels in the rain.
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