argentine

[US]/'ɑːdʒ(ə)ntaɪn/
[UK]/'ɑrdʒən,taɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. silver, silverware, silver craft material, Argentine person
adj. silver, silvery, Argentine.

Phrases & Collocations

Argentine steak

Argentine tango

Argentine wine

Example Sentences

The Argentine debacle has important lessons to teach.

If the Argentine authorities insist on the exclusion of foreign squid jiggers from their fishing grounds, the supply of Illex on the world market might be much lower in 2002 than in recent years.

Leggo says Lotito is aiming to revive Lazio for the new season with a raft of Argentine signings, including Boca striker Rodrigo Palacio, River Plate goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo and Riquelme.

Argentine tango is a popular dance style.

She wore an elegant Argentine dress to the party.

The Argentine soccer team won the championship.

I love to eat Argentine steak.

The Argentine economy is facing challenges.

They enjoyed a bottle of Argentine wine with dinner.

The Argentine peso is the currency of Argentina.

Argentine literature is rich in history and culture.

The Argentine government announced new policies.

She learned to dance the Argentine tango.

Real-world Examples

The Argentine player Maxi Rodriguez took the decisive penalty.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2014

The ARA San Juan is an Argentine submarine.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Argentine media say the vote may be tied.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation January 2021

DESPITE their name, Argentine ants are a well-travelled lot.

Source: The Economist - Technology

And super-colonies of Argentine ants are all over Europe.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection August 2013

The Argentine government has declared three days of mourning.

Source: CRI Online December 2020 Collection

Miami plans to unveil the Argentine superstar on Sunday, alongside Sergio Busquets.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

The Argentine President Mauricio Macri has announced measures to alleviate impact of the economic crisis.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2019

Coachella art director Buenos Aires says the argentine design fits with the festival.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

The Argentine superstar is understood to have suffered a heart attack at his home.

Source: BBC Listening November 2020 Collection

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