argentino
“argentino” means “Argentinian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Argentinian
Also: Argentine
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Me encanta el asado argentino.
A1I love Argentinian barbecue.
Ella tiene un acento argentino muy marcado.
A2She has a very strong Argentinian accent.
El cine argentino ha ganado varios premios internacionales.
B1Argentinian cinema has won several international awards.
Argentinian
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Mi mejor amigo es argentino.
A1My best friend is Argentinian.
Aquel argentino de la esquina vende alfajores.
A2That Argentinian man on the corner sells caramel cookies.
Varios argentinos ganaron el premio de literatura.
B2Several Argentinians won the literature prize.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. The country was named after the 'Río de la Plata' (River of Silver) because early explorers believed the region was rich in silver.
First recorded: 16th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always use 'argentino' for people?
No, 'argentino' is specifically for a man or for a masculine object. For a woman, you must use 'argentina'.
Why is it related to silver?
The word comes from the Latin 'argentum'. Explorers thought the area was full of silver, which is why the country is named Argentina.
Is it capitalized?
No, in Spanish, nationalities are written in lowercase unless they are the very first word of a sentence.