Category: Swearing

Swearing Translated – Part 4, At the Soccer Stadium

In Argentina swearing is less taboo and a wide range of profanity can be heard on the streets, at bars, and from the mouths of sweet Argentine grandmothers. To hear the loudest and most impassioned curses and insults, head to the stadium on game day.

July 16, 2010 19 Comments

Swearing Translated – Part 3, A Buenos Aires Guide to Swearing in Spanish

Every Spanish speaking country has their own unique style of cursing, and whether you’re just passing though Argentina, or planning to stay a while, you’ll need to learn the distinctly Argentine brand of profanity.

July 9, 2010 14 Comments

Swearing Translated – Part 2, An Argentine Guide to Swearing in Spanish

Cursing in Buenos Aires is practically an art form. In Argentina be prepared to hear some unique slang and colorful uses of the Spanish language with an Argentine twist.

May 25, 2010 3 Comments

Swearing Translated – Part 1, A Buenos Aires Guide to Swearing in Spanish

Argentines have an impressively rich vocabulary for swears, insults and expletives. Speaking Spanish like a Buenos Aires local requires mastering some of the most common vulgarities you’ll hear on the streets, in the bars and at the stadium. These probably won’t be taught in school.

May 11, 2010 12 Comments

Que pedo? No farting around…

Best uses of the word pedo in Argentine slang Spanish. The word pedo can be used for all sorts of different phrases and expressions in lunfardo. Here are some fun examples of how you can use the word in Argentina.

February 1, 2010 2 Comments