A Colombian Tik Toker generated a viral debate by telling how Argentines say the time and compare that custom with that of their country.
In social networks, viral content continues to demonstrate its power to generate debate and connect cultures. A simple daily observation can unleash thousands of comments and reproductions, as happened with a young woman from Colombia who related his experience in Argentina.
The Tiktoker He presented a curiosity that marked his day to day since he reached Buenos Aires. Although he adopted several local customs, a detail of the daily language left her impacted: the way in which the Argentines They say the time.
How do we say the time: the surprise of the Tik Toker that went viral
The user of Tiktok identified as @linda_argentinized He said that he adapted quickly to life in Argentina, but fails to get used to a very common habit: the use of 24 -hour format. It is strange for her to see that in watches, cell phones and computers the country works as if she used a military schedule.
The Colombian remarked that, while in her homeland the expression is used “Missing minutes for such time”, In Argentina the phrase is built differently. That detail, as he commented between laughs, demands to do “mathematical calculations“Every time someone refers to the clock.
As an example, he explained that when he listens to “they are 3 minus”, in Argentina it means that ten minutes are missing for all three. However, in Colombia it would be said directly “there are ten minutes.” That cultural difference, although small, powerfully called his attention.
The video soon multiply its reach and add thousands of views. In the comments, many Argentines took the opportunity to joke with their own way of giving time, while other Latin American users shared how this detail is expressed in their countries, reinforcing the character viral of the publication.
Source: Ambito
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