Venture Out's PODCAST | Traé Alfajores
‘Traé Alfajores’ is here to join you in your Argentinian Spanish learning journey! I created this podcast specifically for Spanish learners who are interested in the Rioplatense dialect. The podcast is entirely in Spanish and is intended to help you improve your language skills through natural input.
-READ THIS: How to learn Spanish with podcasts?–
Each episode is bite-sized and easy to digest, ranging from 5 to 12 minutes each. In each episode we explore the distinct vocabulary, grammar, as well as cultural nuances of RPS. This means the episodes are not just language learning tools but also (or even more so) cultural insights that delve into the food, history, music and customs of Argentina.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced Spanish learner, ‘Traé alfajores’ is the perfect way to practice your listening skills and immerse yourself in the language. So why not give it a listen?
You can find the podcast episodes below, as well as on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcasts.
Additionally, there are FREE transcripts available of each episode, which you can obtain by clicking on the link provided in each episode box below. The transcripts are an excellent resource for reinforcing your understanding of the language and improving your reading skills.
Join me on this journey as we explore the fascinating world of Rioplatense Spanish!
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What's in a name?
First things first. Do you know what alfajores are? They are a traditional dessert that’s popular throughout Argentina and other Latin American countries. They consist of two layers of shortbread-like cookies filled with dulce de leche, a caramel-like sauce made from sweetened condensed milk. (You can read about its history HERE)
Now, with the title. ‘Traé alfajores’ literally means bring alfajores. It’s a common phrase used in Argentina to ask someone to bring along these delicious treats to share whenever they come back from a trip.
So come along, bring alfajores and join me on this journey through the Argentinian culture and its language!
Episodio 1
En este primer episodio hablamos del español rioplatense. ¿Es lo mismo decir español rioplatense que español de Argentina?
Read the BLOG post on Rioplatense Spanish HERE
Click the link below to get the transcript for this episode:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 2
En el segundo episodio hablamos del voseo. ¿Qué cambia cuando usamos vos?
Read the BLOG post on voseo HERE
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 3
El tercer episodio de “Traé alfajores” lo dedicamos al mate.
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You can also read my article on MATE
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Episodio 4
En el cuarto episodio de “Traé alfajores”, yeísmo y leemos “A pleno de llanto”, de Oliverio Girondo.
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Episodio 5
Quinto episodio del podcast: el asado, ese misterio culinario de Argentina.
Here is the article I wrote on asado: Let’s talk asado
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 6
Sexto episodio del podcast: el lunfardo. ¿Qué es, loco?
You might want to read these articles:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 7
Séptimo episodio del podcast: ¿cuánto influyó el italiano en el español rioplatense?
You might want to read these articles:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 8
Octavo episodio del podcast: el delicioso mundo del helado.
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Episodio 9
Noveno episodio del podcast: el fútbol, esa misteriosa fuerza.
You can read the article on the words and expressions related to fútbol by following this link:
- Argentinian Football Expressions
Click the link below to get the transcript for this episode:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 10
Décimo episodio del podcast: usos del CHE.
You can read the article on the words uses of CHE below:
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Episodio 11
Episodio 11 del podcast: los kioscos.
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Episodio 12
Episodio 12 del podcast: los alfajores, orgullo nacional.
I learned a lot making this episode of the podcast, mainly thanks to a guy called Facundo Calabró, a national expert in the field. I eagerly recommend you his website to stay in the alfajor loop: catadordealf
Click the link below to get the transcript for this episode:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 13
Episodio 13 del podcast: el dulce de leche. De Argentina al mundo.
Dulce de leche is one of our national prides. In this episode I share with you my take.
There’s a previous article on Dulce de Leche on the blog:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 14
Episodio 14 del podcast: Facturas y anarquismo
Facturas are another dear treat for Argentinians.
I dedicated them an article on the blog which features a helpful image:
Click the link below to get the transcript for this episode:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 15
Episodio 15 del podcast: El elusivo sonido de la “s” preconsonántica.
The sound of “S” is something that generally goes unnoticed for native speakers, but is so apparent for Spanish learners. In this episode we talk about this curious issue.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 16
Episodio 16 del podcast: Las elecciones presidenciales 2023
By the end of this 2023, a new president will be elected to govern Argentina. Do you want to know what’s in the menu? Then listen to this episode!
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 17
Episodio 17 del podcast: la magia del dólar blue y la cruz de la inflación.
As far as I know dollars have always been green, but in Argentina everything’s different. They’ve changed their color and cost much more. Inflation is punishing us. Anyone else?
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 18
Episodio 18 del podcast: seguimos en modo economics y esta vez hablamos del campo
One thing leads to another, and in today’s episode we ended up discussing the importance of the agricultural sector in the Argentinian economy. A bone to chew. Who dares?
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 19
Episodio 19 del podcast: seguimos en modo economics y esta vez hablamos del campo.
This episode is my attempt to introduce you to the real side of tango nowadays.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 20
Episodio 20 del podcast: ¿cuánto tiene de cierto eso de que Argentina es tango?
In this episode, I try to make you want to learn more about tango.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 21
Episodio 21 del podcast: Buenos Aires. Para algunos, la París de América
In this episode, we take a virtual tour around Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods and sights.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 22
Episodio 22 del podcast: Malbec, Torrontés y compañía. Vino argentino, bebida nacional.
In this episode, I share with you all the story of wine in Argentina. A tale as enjoyable as a good glass of wine.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 23
Episodio 23 del podcast: Fauna argentina. Bichos apropiados.
In this episode, we talk about animals, specifically those that shout for Messi when Argentina plays a match.
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Episodio 24
Episodio 24 del podcast: el conurbano bonaerense, terra incógnita.
In this episode, we explore Buenos Aires’ suburbs.
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Episodio 25
Episodio 25 del podcast: Villa General Belgrano, Valle de Calamuchita, Córdoba, Argentina.
In this episode, I tell you about the town where I live.
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Episodio 26
Episodio 26 del podcast: Fernet con coca, curioso vermú local.
In this episode, fernet with Coca Cola is the star.
Click the link below to get the transcript for this episode:
There’s a full tour of the Branca factory in this video by a friendly Argentinian bartender.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 27
Episodio 27 del podcast: tunga tunga, cuarteto viejo nomás.
In this episode, we’ll get ourselves to dance to the music of cuarteto.
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Episodio 28
Episodio 28 del podcast: Unos árboles preciosos que dan color a Buenos Aires en esta época del año.
In this episode, you’ll learn about one of our most distinctive trees.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 29
Episodio 29 del podcast: ¿qué pasó en Argentina en diciembre de 2001?
In this episode, I tell you about the collapse of the Argentinian economy/Argentina in December, 2001.
Click the link below to get the transcript for this episode:
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 30
Episodio 30 del podcast: Uruguay, Uruguay
In this episode, I share with you an overview of Uruguay.
There’s a blog article dealing with the differences between the Spanish spoken on the two shores of the Río de la Plata: AR Spanish vs UY Spanish
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If you feel like it, you can support the podcast on Buymeacoffee. It will literally buy me time to work on this!
¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 31
Episodio 31 del podcast: ¿Qué vientos soplan a través del viento?
In this episode, I share with you an episode dedicated to the winds of Argentina.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 32
Episodio 32 del podcast: Puteadas, malas palabras, palabras fuertes.
In this episode, you’ll be exposed to the beautiful landscape of Argentinian curse words.
Here’s the article I mention: Argentinian Curse Words
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Episodio 33
Episodio 33 del podcast: los vesres.
In this episode, you’ll learn all about vesres, words which are sometimes used with their syllables inverted.
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Episodio 34
Episodio 34 del podcast: los carnavales en Argentina.
In this episode, I take you through the different ways and places where carnival is celebrated in Argentina.
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Episodio 35
Episodio 35 del podcast: las empanadas, mejor por docena.
In this episode, I’ll tell you all you need to know about empanadas.
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Episodio 36
Episodio 36 del podcast: la ruta 40, EL roadtrip de Argentina.
This episode is dedicated to route 40, a must-do for the brave.
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¡Muchas gracias!
Episodio 37
Episodio 37 del podcast: el obelisco
This episode deals with the obelisc and a bit of history of Buenos Aires.
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Episodio 38
Episodio 38 del podcast: el golpe de estado del 24 de marzo de 1976.
On this episode you’ll learn about the military government that ruled Argentina between 1976 and 1983.
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Episodio 39
Episodio 39 de “Traé Alfajores”: la guerra de Malvinas.
Today’s episode deals with the Malvinas War.
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Episodio 40
Episodio 40 de “Traé Alfajores”: P
Today’s episode is all pizza related.
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¡Muchas gracias!