110 Bolivian words and expressions (with their meaning)
Bolivia has a very particular way of speaking due to its mixture of cultures, which has given rise to the large number of words and phrases that your society uses on a daily basis and that are so different from the expressions of other countries. Its population includes people of European, indigenous, mestizo, Asian and African origin, which has generated that in addition to Spanish, 36 other languages coexist.
In the way of speaking Spanish by Bolivians there are different regional words and idioms, so, depending on the area, there are endless different expressions and words. Here we will see the most important through a list of Bolivian words and expressions, characteristics of this Latin American nation.
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Bolivian words and expressions
These are the best and funniest Bolivian words and expressions that will help you learn more about this remnant town of the Inca culture.
1. we get fished
It means that they catch us quickly or that they realize what we do quickly.
2. go to sucre
Expression that means that someone is crazy or saying nonsense.
3. pile leg
It is a synonym to refer to someone going barefoot.
4. panchito
It is a Bolivian word widely used to designate the hot dog or hotdog.
5. Pututu
It refers to something to make noise or that is very loud.
6. monkey
It is a very peculiar way of referring to a man or calling an uncle.
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7. maple
Bolivian word that refers to the egg carton.
8. little canchitas
That's how you call the table football
9. biker
Term denoting bikers or motorized.
10. K'encha
Expression meaning bad luck. It is used when plans do not go as planned or someone is going through a bad time.
11. Pichicata
It is a synonymous word for cocaine.
12. palomillo
He is a thieving person. It remains as a mark for the person who commits the criminal act or to make fun of people who 'steal' something without any malice.
13. Coimar
It is used to say that someone has bribed a person.
14. How I use mocochinchi soda
It is an expression that is used when someone goes around the same place many times.
15. Chuflay
It is a very popular alcoholic drink in aperitifs.
16. elay puj
It is a way of saying: 'there it is'.
17. grandango
It refers to something very big.
18. What a club!
It is another expression that indicates bad luck.
19. What a bum!
Expression to show annoyance or sadness. It is mostly used when a situation spirals out of control or takes an unexpected turn.
20. pipocas
Very particular way of saying popcorn.
21. Camba
Name that denotes the inhabitants of Santa Cruz.
22. be horny
It means to be happy. It can be used as self-expression or to signal someone else's happiness.
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23. crack up
It is a way of saying that you have to make an effort and give everything.
24. I don't seeeeeeee
It is a colloquial way of showing that you agree with something.
25. bolear
Word that means to chew coca.
26. they scrubbed it
They indicate that someone has damaged or broken something.
27. have doll
It means to have leverage. In other words, you have the ease of entering a place for the favor of another person.
28. now
It is used to indicate speed.
29. road control
It refers to road control.
30. woo
It is the previous step before becoming a bride.
31. Mine
It is a word to refer to women.
32. Ratango
It is said when you have to wait a long time for something.
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33. picky
This is what a person who is maniacal with food is called.
34. crack some tucus
It means to go eat some empanadas.
35. cheerful eye
It is a way of determining men who are womanizers.
36. kimberly
Term to refer to the girls who come from the neighborhoods.
37. It's very hot
It means that something is very good.
38. michi
This is what a stingy person is called.
39. Alalay
Expression indicating cold.
40. be on roll
Indicates being a girlfriend.
41. Sweet potato
It is a term used when a person is in love.
42. just moral
It is a synonym to indicate that someone is resigned.
43. Home
Name given to the owner of a business.
44. Guarapo
It is a fruit drink.
45. bus
How to say to young children.
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46. make a guachada
Indicates doing someone a favor.
47. grind
It means to disturb a person.
48. don't scratch
Expression to tell someone that they do not need to bother doing something.
49. Acopaibao
It is a term to indicate that a person is stupid.
50. Pa'nothing
It is a derogatory expression for a person who is believed to be useless to do something.
51. Like people
Expression used to tell children how they should behave.
52. peeled
Word used to refer to a girl.
53. Purisquiri
It is a name given to traveling people.
54. a luke
This is how the Bolivian is told, which is the official currency of Bolivia.
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55. Balls
It's a really fun way to tell the marbles.
56. wow
Expression that means: 'shit'.
57. choleado
It is a drink that consists of beer with Coca-Cola.
58. be tuti
It is said to a person who is not very agile with technology.
59. Pasanaku
It is a popular system that consists of spending money between friends.
60. truffle
This is the name given to a small van that works as a collective taxi.
61. chocolate
Term used by Bolivians to refer to children.
62. make tip
It's when someone disappears.
63. make a bowling
Indicates chewing coca.
64. caserito
Form to address someone colloquially.
65. Llajuá
It is a very popular hot sauce that is made from tomato and chili.
66. Macanuda
She is a curvy voluptuous woman, but she is not fat.
67. they suck you
Indicates that someone is cheating on a person.
68. chunks
They are dice to play and bet money.
69. Yapa
Word used to say: 'give me a little more'.
70. Salute with someone else's hat
It refers to wanting to take the merits of other people.
71. Go away whistling softly
Expression that indicates withdrawing upset and embarrassed.
72. remove
It is a reference to a fight that is generated by boys.
73. Wistuvida
It is a word that refers to when someone leads a bad life.
74. Don't screw the breastplates
It is a warning that is given so that no one looks for trouble.
75. bunting
It is a crowd of people.
76. Fleet
How it is said to large buses.
77. Calisthenics
It is a sport on fixed bars to do gymnastics.
78. Chulupi
Name by which the cockroach is known.
79. Cut like a mouse through a wire
It means making trouble and then sneaking away.
80. cholita
She is a Bolivian woman dressed in the typical clothing of the country.
81. drag poncho
It is an adjective to mean that someone is in a low mood.
82. wow
It is an expression that indicates that something is disgusting.
83. painted
It is said when some object or moment is very beautiful.
84. chala
Name given to fruit peels.
85. flip flops
Term to identify flip flops.
86. Fine rooster does not miss chicken coop
It indicates that someone must adapt to any situation.
87. spoon
Popular word that means dirt or dirt.
88. little horse
It is a synonym to say: 'there is no more'.
89. Paradorsingo
It is something that is said to arrogant people.
90. It is difficult for the pig to speak
It refers to the impossibility of something happening.
91. The party was very rough
It is a very fun way to indicate that a party was very good.
92. Heat the mate
It is an expression that is used when you are very worried about a situation that is complicated.
93. What do you say relative?
It is a way of greeting colloquially from Santa Cruz.
94. Pastern
Indicates a unit of measurement widely used in Bolivia.
95. flip flops
It is thus said to a person who only has daughters.
96. Sweater
It is synonymous with jacket or coat.
97. Poto
It's a way of calling the butt.
98. Kaima
It is said of that food that is insipid since it does not have salt or sugar.
99. He is more in a hurry than I lame in shooting
Expression used to refer to a difficult situation.
100. Chak'i
It is a word that is used in Bolivia to refer to a hangover.
101. tiny
Said of that person who is thin.
102. Cunumi
It is used to say that it is something very common or ordinary
103. Bryan
This is how gang members are known. A term that is very common in many Latin American countries.
104. drag the wing
Indicates that a person is in love.
105. takeover
Expression that means: 'stay dumb or speechless'.
106. Preserve
It is a synonym for neck.
107. To mark
Indicates lifting something.
108. Gualele
Very popular way to designate the banana.
109. Kalinchar
It is said of that person who is naughty or mischievous.
110. Each pig in its tit is the way to suck
Expression that means that the corresponding place must be occupied.
Each region of Bolivia has a different particularity in its expressions and ways of speaking, this is due to the cultural mix that this country has.