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Over 45 million people in Argentina speak Spanish. · 1 writing systems
Language of Argentina
Argentina is a vibrant country in South America where Spanish is the main language spoken by its people. Many Argentinians also speak Italian, German, and even some native languages, thanks to the country's rich cultural mix. This makes Argentina an exciting place with lots of voices and stories to share. What other languages do you want to learn about?
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About the Script
In Argentina, Spanish sounds a bit different because of its unique accent and some special words like 'vos'.
Script Explorer
Spanish (written accents)
Argentine (Rioplatense) Spanish uses the Latin alphabet. A written accent mark (á, é, í, ó, ú) shows which syllable to stress, and 'ñ' is its own letter that sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon'.
Phrase Cards
Fun Fact
In Argentina, the letters 'll' and 'y' are often pronounced like the 'sh' sound in 'show'. So the word 'pollo' (chicken) sounds like 'po-sho'!
Fun Fact
Mate, a traditional Argentine drink, has its own special way of sharing with friends.
Cultural Note
Argentinian Spanish includes words from Lunfardo, a way of speaking influenced by past European immigrants.
Vocabulary
How different is the Spanish spoken in Argentina compared to that in Mexico?
