Best steak house in Buenos Aires
Nov 19, 2011, 5:09 pm
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What exactly is Mexican Spanish ?
I do understand the differences between Spanish Spanish and Latin American Spanish, but Mexican Spanish ? As in Dominican Spanish, Colombian Spanish, Costa Rica Spanish... ?
Nov 19, 2011, 5:36 pm
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What exactly is Mexican Spanish
I do understand the differences between Spanish Spanish and Latin American Spanish, but Mexican Spanish ? As in Dominican Spanish, Colombian Spanish, Costa Rica Spanish... ?
But since we're speaking about Argentina, what I found a bit strange was the "vosismo". No problem understanding that part, but I didn't respond the same way.
Items on restaurant menus aren't always obvious though. Argentina differentiates between lots of different beef cuts. This isn't the case in Mexico to that extent. The term "bife de" is also South American, although it doesn't require explanation.
A Mexican asking for tortillas in Spain might run into bigger problems.
Nov 19, 2011, 5:50 pm
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OK, I'll have to go again. But the bife de chorizo was quite good, though. And the morcilla as an appetizer.
Officially it's called Lengua Nacional. At least in Mexican schools.
Plenty of differences. The accents being the most obvious.
But since we're speaking about Argentina, what I found a bit strange was the "vosismo". No problem understanding that part, but I didn't respond the same way.
Items on restaurant menus aren't always obvious though. Argentina differentiates between lots of different beef cuts. This isn't the case in Mexico to that extent. The term "bife de" is also South American, although it doesn't require explanation.
A Mexican asking for tortillas in Spain might run into bigger problems.
Officially it's called Lengua Nacional. At least in Mexican schools.
Plenty of differences. The accents being the most obvious.
But since we're speaking about Argentina, what I found a bit strange was the "vosismo". No problem understanding that part, but I didn't respond the same way.
Items on restaurant menus aren't always obvious though. Argentina differentiates between lots of different beef cuts. This isn't the case in Mexico to that extent. The term "bife de" is also South American, although it doesn't require explanation.
A Mexican asking for tortillas in Spain might run into bigger problems.
, speaking "Spanish spanish" like I do you do see the difference. It´s only that I´ve never heard the expression "Mexican Spanish" and was curious.
The "vos" to me is "tu" and I "tuteio" everyone.
. "Bife" is easier as I´m native Portuguese.Nice interlude, let´s get back to the steak !
Nov 19, 2011, 6:19 pm
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Likewise, nobody in Mexico calls it Mexican Spanish. The government calls it Lengua Nacional (nobody else does) or Castellano, which is technically correct in a way. But yet Madrid is pronouced Madrid in Mexico, not Madriz.
In real life, if somebody wants to know whether you understand them they'll just ask "habla español?
Nov 19, 2011, 6:47 pm
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You will never see the word "mexican spanish" because for american when you say "hispanic" or "spanish language" they think about Mexico , the same happen on movies when they try to recreate any south america country, all actors always speak with a mexican accent.
I live in Miami and I speak spanglish, cubinglish, español, mexican and colombian
A shaving razor for argentinian is "maquinilla de afeitar" but for mexican is "rastrillo" (garden rake!!!)
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, the same happen on movies when they try to recreate any south america country, all actors always speak with a mexican accent.I live in Miami and I speak spanglish, cubinglish, español, mexican and colombian
A shaving razor for argentinian is "maquinilla de afeitar" but for mexican is "rastrillo" (garden rake!!!)
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Nov 19, 2011, 7:02 pm
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Nov 19, 2011, 7:06 pm
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D, the same happen on movies when they try to recreate any south america country, all actors always speak with a mexican accent.
Nov 19, 2011, 7:07 pm
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Nov 19, 2011, 7:11 pm
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Nov 21, 2011, 11:19 am
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Folks... please lets stay away from the seafood innuendo and back on topic, else I will have to take out my moderator whip and use it...
Im in a time out and banning mood today, capische..???!!!!!!!
Im in a time out and banning mood today, capische..???!!!!!!!
Nov 21, 2011, 11:29 am
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Speaking of desserts and steak houses, what are some people's favo(u)rites? I usually find that I'm better off going out and having some ice cream elsewhere after a meal. The gloop-filled pancakes are usually good for a bite or two, and that is it (however, they seem to be quite popular). Are there hidden gems or other menu items that make for a great dessert after a great steak dinner? If so, at which parrillas?
Mar 23, 2012, 10:46 pm
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Current favorites?
Bumping this thread to ask the locals:
If you were going out next week, would you go to
- La Brigada?
- El Pobre Luis or
- Mirasol?
- none of the above becase "xxx" is the best
Looking for a really great steak to start off our visit to Buenos Aires.
Thx,
ST
If you were going out next week, would you go to
- La Brigada?
- El Pobre Luis or
- Mirasol?
- none of the above becase "xxx" is the best
Looking for a really great steak to start off our visit to Buenos Aires.
Thx,
ST
Mar 24, 2012, 6:04 pm
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El Mirasol is a no no .....
El Pobre Luis.... yes yes yes !!
La Brigada San Telmo is also a yes, but its gotten expensive.
El Pobre Luis.... yes yes yes !!
La Brigada San Telmo is also a yes, but its gotten expensive.