Season 1 · Episode 42
Violetta
A musically-talented teenager returns to her native Buenos Aires after living in Europe.
Very common informal greeting or inquiry in Argentine everyday speech. Equivalent to asking what someone has been up to or what the situation is.
The standard informal Argentine greeting using vos. The verb andar is used where other varieties might use estar. Completely natural in everyday conversation.
Extremely high-frequency agreement or encouragement word in Argentine speech. Context determines whether it means 'okay', 'go for it', 'sure', or 'come on'. Often used to wrap up a conversation.
Fixed expression meaning to put obstacles in someone's way or deliberately make things difficult for them.
Reassuring phrase using the vos imperative. More specific than a plain 'calmáte'; it implies the speaker has reason to believe things will be fine.
Fixed adverbial phrase meaning rules or instructions must be followed exactly, with no flexibility. Common in formal and informal contexts.
Argentine expression used to dismiss something or someone as inferior or unworthy. Can be applied to people, things, or situations.
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