V. S. Naipaul

Argentine political life is like the life of an ant community or an African forest tribe: full of events, full of crisis and deaths, but life is always cyclical, and the year ends as it begins.

Trinidadian Novelist

Used to express nationality; indicates someone from Argentina.

National Identity

Often implies a connection to Argentine culture or characteristics.

Cultural Specificity

Don't confuse 'Argentine' with 'Spanish'; the former is nationality, not language.

Not a Language

Used historically to refer to silver; modern equivalents are preferred in conversation.

Historic Usage

May appear in poetic or literary contexts for its archaic charm.

Literary Flair

Used as an adjective, describes something related to Argentina.

National Adjective

Using 'Argentine' as an adjective can express pride in the country's attributes.

Implicit Pride

Refers to a particular species of fish; not used for other silver fish.

Species Specific

Often mentioned in discussions about marine life or Atlantic fishing.

Location Clue

 squid for food there is hope that a move by the Argentine government to protect hundreds of kilometers of the Patagonian coastal