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TIME For Kids - Around The World
A golden statue of Buddha in front of an ancient temple.

Argentina

Native Lingo

You've seen what Argentina looks like, but what does it sound like? To find out, click below to hear simple phrases in Spanish, Argentina's official language. Then let our pronunciation key help you talk like a native, too!

Hi, Hey
che (chay)
     

boy
pibe (pee-bay)
     

friend
amigo (ah-mee-go)
     

Very good
buenisimo (bway-nee-see-mo)
     

Good night
Buenas Noches (bway-nas no-ches)
     

please
por favor (por fah-vor)
     

My name is…
Me llamo… (Meh Zha-mo…)
     


Special thanks to Mike Melamedoff for making the sound clips possible.

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