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Post by Brendan Anderson on May 29, 2007 19:19:56 GMT -8
...for I'm arriving there in 4 days and I remember very little Spanish. ;D So has anyone visited or lived in Buenos Aires Argentina before? Anything in particular I should know? I'll be visiting there from June 2nd through the 13th. The rock band from my church will be going down there to play some concerts as well as help rebuild a school and a nursing home during the days. The only international traveling I've done has been to English-speaking countries (Ireland, England). I don't want to look like an idiot American....suggestions? -Brendan
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Post by Armin on May 30, 2007 9:13:39 GMT -8
I am so tempted to say don't talk at all... but... oh well, now I did it. ;D
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Post by christopher on May 31, 2007 13:48:40 GMT -8
And Yavar's coaching on the word tortilla won't work in Argentina--they pronounce the 'll' different than everyone else. The word ella is pronounced the way we say Asia. And I've heard that it's quite rude to toss things to people there--so if someone on the other end of the room wants a pencil you'll have to get up and walk it over to them
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Post by jorgen on Jun 1, 2007 0:04:36 GMT -8
Quick reminder:
Hola/Buenos días Adiós/Hasta la vista/Hasta luego Gracias/Muchas gracias Por favor/¿Serías tan amable? Perdón/Lo siento/Disculpe ¿Cómo puedo...? ¿Dónde está...?
Don´t use the verbs "Tirar" (Throw) nor "Coger" (Catch) (they´re sin words in some countries (all of them?) of your continent). Instead you should use "Botar"(Throw) and "Agarrar" (Catch).
As Christopher says, "ll" is differently pronounced there. Is a mix between "ll" and "sss". Don´t worry if you don´t understand them. Even for Spanish is a bit difficult for the first hour and a half (They speak quick, and the entonation is more "singing" than here.)
AS far as I know, you shouldn´t have problems with people, because they´re pretty "warmth" and speak a lot. I was told that several years ago, economic conditions were so bad, that criminality has raised a lot in the city, so just in case, be aware of your belongings. Remember that foreigners are inmediately "seen" in whatever circumstances by local people. And you "guiris" are a very easy spot to locate.
Have a nice time
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Post by Hook on Jun 10, 2007 12:07:44 GMT -8
Smile a lot, nod in agreement, and don't wear expensive clothes or bring expensive stuff. Unless you want to get kidnapped? They don't kidnap people in Argentina any more than they do in the United States. And Yavar's coaching on the word tortilla won't work in Argentina--they pronounce the 'll' different than everyone else. The word ella is pronounced the way we say Asia. I think their accent is unbearable, but that's pushing it. ;D Don´t use the verbs "Tirar" (Throw) nor "Coger" (Catch) (they´re sin words in some countries (all of them?) of your continent). Instead you should use "Botar"(Throw) and "Agarrar" (Catch). Oh, he'll mess up somewhere. It happens to everyone. Though well spoken and very adept and public speaking, Argentinians also happen to be very crass and throw expletives at you with less reserve than people in other countries. And it's hilarious. ;D Past governments have screwed the people over and over again by privitazing most of the public sector and destroying the economy through various means, and things got so bad that, at one point, most bank accounts were frozen and Argentinians were subjected to live on food certificates, lining up in the streets to buy clothes and the basics of home living (oh, the housing business plummeted as well). It's back on its feet, though. Buenos Aires is probably going to greet Brendan with open arms, a beautiful infrastructure, plenty of restaurants, and street performances by artists from very diverse backgrounds (including, sadly, a bounty of mimes). That's because they always wear shorts, carry a backpack wherever they go, and take pictures of inane places and circumstances. Just practice "Che, ¿viste el partido?" as your "Hello" line, and you're all set for Buenos Aires.
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Post by Southall at Work on Jun 14, 2007 3:14:58 GMT -8
Brendan, I see you have returned. How was your first time in the Southern Hemisphere? CK I just hope he didn't forget the rule about not throwing pencils to people on the other side of the room. This is something I do regularly when I'm travelling.
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Post by Olivier on Jun 21, 2007 13:34:29 GMT -8
I just hope he didn't forget the rule about not throwing pencils to people on the other side of the room. This is something I do regularly when I'm travelling. ;D ROTFL !!! ;D
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