Che! Dame los cinco #18

Che! Cómo andas?

Welcome to the “Che! Dame los cinco” newsletter.

For the new folks joining us, I send these 5 things for you every Monday morning:

1. a new word

2. a piece about Argentinian culture

3. a new expression

4. a piece of content I recommend

5. an exercise for improving your Spanish

📖 Palabra - factura

This word means “pastry” in Rioplatense Spanish. When I lived in Buenos Aires, I LOVED medialunas. Honestly, it's one of the things I miss the most.

My host family used to get them every Sunday. So good.

Vamos a comprar facturas para desayunar

🧉 Cultura - Facturas

I don't know about you but I have a major sweet-tooth. It is rare I go without dessert (when I can). In the baking world of Argentina, there are tons of great baked goods.

I was reading about them on the Venture Out Spanish blog which explain the different types of baked goods you'll find in an Argentinian bakery.

🗨️ Expresión - no hay drama

Funny expression, right? My good friend Tony used this in our chat the other day. The context was me apologizing to him for not sending a voice message like usual. His response?

Noy hay drama

Drop that in your next conversation when you want to say, "Don't worry about it” or “All good.”

🔗 Contenido - Facturas podcast episode

Sticking in line with our facturas from earlier, here is a podcast episode all about facturas! Enjoy it on Spotify.

💪🏼 Ejercicio - Order in Spanish at a bakery

I don't know where you live but in my city, there is a Mexican bakery. I've gone multiple times to get facturas and also tortillas. And when I go, I order in Spanish.

My challenge to use is to look for a bakery where they speak Spanish and use your Spanish! Don't be afraid! They'll appreciate you trying and help you :)

Thanks for reading! Espero que disfrutes la semana 😄

Abrazo de tu amigo,
- Joe