Argentina y Uruguay - VHL/ Imagina
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enérgica ciudad
energetic city
se extiende junto
it runs along
el Río de la Plata
river plate
los porteños
name given to the people born in the capital "Buenos Aires"
poseen una rica identidad cultural
they have a rich cultural identitiy
abundan
there's plenty of
La Avenida 9 de julio
main Avenue in the city (july 9th)
en conmemoración de la independencia argentina
in celebration of Independence day
ancho
wide/ width
el Obelisco
tall monument in the middle of the city
el centro
downtown, the center of the city
símbolo de la ciudad
symbol
San Telmo
Famous neighborhood known for its outdoor markets, especially antiques.
La plaza Dorrego
Square in the middle of San Telmo
mercado de antigüedades
antique market
La Boca
Famous neighborhood. It is known for its colorful houses but most of all for its outdoor museum "Caminito" which displays art, dancers etc all about "El Tango". There are many restaurants and "casas de tango" (Tango houses). Favorite spot for tourists.
barrio
neighborhood
el colorido de sus casas
colorful houses
el estadio "La Bombonera"
soccer stadium
Boca juniors
one of the 2 top soccer teams
La Plaza de Mayo
It's the most famous square in the city. Any political event that happens takes place in this square (gatherings, rallis, protests)
es el corazón político del país
they call this square the "political heart" of Argentina
se hallan los restos del libertador "San Martín"
you can find the of remains of San Martín :was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire.
la Casa Rosada/ La Casa de gobierno
the argentine version of the White House.
La caterdrál
Cathedral
el Teatro Colón
Main theater. World famous operas and ballets take place here.
"La Recoleta".
It is an area of great historical and architectural interest, mostly because of the Recoleta Cemetery . It is also an important tourist destination and cultural center of the city. Known for its elegant restaurants and cafés.
el cementerio
cemetery
los más célebres personajes de la historia argentina
most famous historical figures (presidents, politicians, ministers etc)
se encuentran sepultados / enterrados
are buried
Eva Perón
First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. She is usually referred to by the affectionate Spanish language diminutive Evita.Eva Perón became powerful within the pro-Peronist trade unions, primarily for speaking on behalf of labor rights. She also ran the Ministries of Labor and Health, founded and ran the charitable Eva Perón Foundation, championed women's suffrage in Argentina, and founded and ran the nation's first large-scale female political party, the Female Peronist Party.
In 1951, Eva Perón announced her candidacy for the Peronist nomination for the office of Vice President of Argentina, receiving great support from the Peronist political base, low-income and working-class Argentines who were referred to as descamisados or "shirtless ones". However, opposition from the nation's military and bourgeoisie, coupled with her declining health, ultimately forced her to withdraw her candidacy. In 1952, shortly before her death from cancer at 33, Eva Perón was given the title of "Spiritual Leader of the Nation" by the Argentine Congress. Eva Perón was given a state funeral upon her death, a prerogative generally reserved for heads of state.
La Avenida de Mayo
important avenue in Buenos Aires
El café Tortoni
most famous café in Bs. As. Where Borges and Gardel used to hang out.
Puerto Madero
modern area full of restaurant offering from traditional parrillada to international food.
Barrio Palermo
It is a residential area. The name of the district is derived from Franciscan abbey of "Saint Benedict of Palermo".
The area grew rapidly during the last third of the 19th century. Known for The Zoo , the Parque Tres de Febrero, Plaza Italia, the horse Racetrack, and one of Buenos Aire's airports.
la vida nocturna
nightlife
2 de la madrugada
2 am
el amanecer
sunrise
"El mate". Infusion made of leaves like the tea and the coffee. You drink it with a metal straw and you place the leaves and the water in a container, called "el mate" as well. People share the same mate in a round of mate.
infusión de hojas de una planta como el té y el café. El mate se toma con una bombilla y se sirve en un mate (recipiente). El mate es para compartir en una "ronda de mate".
una estancia
an argentine ranch /farm
el gaucho. personaje histórico argentino y uruguayo. Luchó en la batallas por la independencia de Argentina y Uruguay. Excelentes jinetes. Actualmente siguen existiendo y viven en la estancias a cargo del ganado y los caballos.
Historical character, the argentine version of a "cowboy". Fought in Argentina and Uruguay for the freedom of their country. Excellent horseback riders.
today, they still exist and they live on the farms (estancias) and are in charge of the cattle and horses.
El tango . Es un estilo de música y baile de origen africano.
Music and dance style of african origin.
Carlos Gardel. Cantante de tango más famoso
most famous tango singer
El asado es el plato de comida más famoso.
El asado is the most famous "dish".
Una parrillada: Son diferentes cortes de carne, chorizos y morcillas se cocinan en una parrilla a fuego lento.
A parrillada (grilling). Different cuts of meat, sausages and blood sausage is placed on a grill and cooked slowly on an open fire.
Ir a una parrillada o asado . Es un encuentro social. La gente se sienta alrededor o cerca de la parrilla y conversa mientras la carne se cocina. si es de día comparten un mate. Si es de noche toman vino tinto.
Go to a grilling/ a cook out. It's a social gathering. People sit around the fire and chat while the meat is being cooked. If it is daytime , they share a mate, if it is at night they drink red wine.
una meca de dinosaurios
dinosaur mecca
En una hora en barco atravesando el Río de la Plata se llega a la ciudad de Colonia en Uruguay
It takes an hour by boat across the River Plate to get to the city of "Colonia" in Uruguay
Uruguay: Colonia es famosa por su arquitectura colonial
colonia is famous for its colonial architecture
al oeste está separada de Chile por la cordillera de los Andes
to the west is separated from chile by the Andes
Las catarátas del Iguazú
Iguazu Falls
En el centro del país están las extensas llanuras de la Pampa
La Pampa is a region of vast extensions of land. It is located in the middle of the city.
Al sur se encuentra la Patagonia argentina
The Patagonia is a region located to the south of Argentina
tierrra de vientos y mares turbulosos
"land of winds and restless seas"
(Argentina) En la Patagonia se puede visitar el glaciar "Perito Moreno"
you can visit the "Perito Moreno" glacier
(Argentina) En la península Valdés se pueden "avistar" ballenas
You can go "whale watching" in the Valdés peninsula
Montevideo es la capital de Uruguay. Es una ciudad con una vida cultural muy activa.
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. It has a very active cultural life
Uruguay es famoso por sus playas, la vida cultural, el carnaval, el campo ,la carne , los centros termales y su arquitectura de influencia Europea.
Uruguay is known for its beaches, cultural life, the carnival, the countryside, beef, hot springs centers and its architecture of European influence.
El carnaval uruguayo atrae turistas en Febrero
The carnival in Uruguay attracts tourists in February
(Uruguay) Punta del Este es considerado "el Mónaco" de Sud América (América del Sur). Es famoso por su elegancia, hoteles lujosos, la vida nocturna, los casinos pero principalmente por sus playas.
Punta del Este is considered the "Monaco" (French riviera) of South America. It is famous for its elegance , luxurious hotel, mansions, nightlife, casinos, but above all for its beautiful beaches.
El Río de la Plata es el más ancho del mundo y separa a Argentina y a Uruguay. Se puede ir en avión o tomar un barco. Hay salidas diarias.
This river is the widest in the world and it separates Argentina from Uruguay. You can cross it by water in 2.5 hours or fly over it in 40 minutes. There are daily boats and planes.
La Feria de San Telmo es una feria al aire libre. Se puede comprar antigüedades y objetos típicos de Argentina.(mate, bombilla, artesanías de cuero ) También se puede ver Tango en las calles.
San Telmo market is a huge outdoor market where you can buy antiques as well as objects typical of Argentina (mate, bombilla, leather crafts). You can enjoy Tango in the streets.
(Uruguay)El mercado del Puerto es el mercado al aire libre más famoso de Montevideo. Es famoso por sus restaurantes que sirven parrillada.
The "Port's market" is the most famous outdoor market in Montevideo. It is famous for its "parrilladas" (restaurants that serve "parrillas" grilled beef)
(Uruguay)El carnaval de Montevideo es un evento que atrae muchos turistas . Comienza en Febrero y dura 40 días.
The carnival is an event that brings many tourists. It starts in February and it lasts 40 days.
(Uruguay)El desfile de "Las llamadas" es el evento que marca el comienzo y el que más atrae más turistas.
The parade called "Las llamadas" (the callings) marks the start of the carnival.
El carnaval celebra la tradición y herencia africanas del Uruguay. Hay muchos espectáculos de música, arte y teatro que se llevan a cabo durante el carnaval.
It celebrates the african tradition and heritage in Uruguay. There are many events going on at the same time that have to do with music, dance, art or theater.
Buenos Aires es la capital de Argentina.
Argentina tiene una población de alrededor de 44 millones. Buenos aires tiene casi 3 millones de personas.
Buenos aires is the capital of Argentina.
Argentina y Uruguay están separados por el Río de La Plata. Hablan el mismo idioma, tienen las mismas costumbres y una historia muy similar.
Argentina and Uruguay are divided by The River Plate. They speak the same language, have the same customs and have a common history.
Favorite sport in both countires
El fútbol (soccer)
Dance and music in both countries
El Tango
The economy of Argentina is an upper-middle income economy for fiscal year 2016 according to World Bank. Latin America's third largest,and the second largest in South America behind Brazil.
The country benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Argentina's economic performance has historically been very uneven, in which high economic growth alternated with severe recessions, particularly during the late twentieth century, and income maldistribution and poverty increased. Early in the twentieth century Argentina had one of the highest per capita GDP levels in the world and the third largest economy in the developing world.Today a high-income economy, Argentina maintains a relatively high quality of life and GDP per capita.[
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Argentina is widely known for the tango, elegant architecture, steak, wine, and soccer, while some of the most legendary figures of the twentieth century came from Argentina, including Eva Perón, Che Guevara, and Diego Armando Maradona
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Uruguay is ranked first in Latin America in democracy, peace, low perception of corruption and is first in South America when it comes to press freedom, size of the middle class and prosperity. It tops the rank of absence of terrorism, a unique position within South America. It ranks second in the region on economic freedom, income equality, per-capita income and inflows of FDI. Uruguay is the third-best country on the continent in terms of HDI, GDP growth,innovation and infrastructure. It is regarded as a high-income country (top group) by the UN. Uruguay was also ranked the third-best in the world in e-Participation in 2014. Uruguay is an important global exporter of combed wool, rice, soybeans, frozen beef, malt and milk. Nearly 95% of Uruguay's electricity comes from renewable energy, mostly hydroelectric facilities and wind parks. Uruguay is a founding member of the United Nations
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