Argentines: The Past Masters of Nicknames
Why are nicknames so popular in Argentina? It’s a fascinating question.
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Argentines might be the best and most prolific users of nicknames in the entire universe. One only has to look at Argentine football players for examples. I give you:
Lionel Messi, aka ‘La Pulga’ (the flea) due to his small size and his playing style (popping…
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