Bolivia has a very particular way of speaking due to its mix of cultures, which has given rise to the large number of words and phrases that its society uses daily 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 resulted in 36 other languages ​​coexisting in addition to Spanish.
In the way Bolivians speak Spanish, there are different regional words and idioms, which is why, depending on the area, there are endless different expressions and words. Here we will see the most important ones through a list of the words and expressions of Bolivia characteristics of this Latin American nation.
Bolivian words and expressions
These are the best and funniest Bolivian words and expressions, which will help you learn more about this town that is a remnant of the Inca culture.
1. We make ourselves fish
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 talking nonsense.
3. Pile leg
It is a synonym for referring 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 that makes noise or that is very loud.
6. Chango
It is a very peculiar way of referring to a man or calling an uncle.
7. Maple
Bolivian word that refers to the egg carton.
8. Canchitas
That’s what you call table football
9. Biker
Term that denotes motorcyclists or motorized riders.
10. K’encha
Expression that means bad luck. It is used when plans don’t go as planned or someone goes through a bad time.
11. Pichicata
It is a word synonymous with cocaine.
12. Palomillo
He is a thief person. It remains as a mark for the person who commits the criminal act or to mock people who ‘steal’ something without any malice.
13. Coimar
It is used to say that someone has bribed a person.
14. How to make wahoo in 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 for aperitifs.
16. Elay puej
It’s a way of saying: ‘there it is’.
17. Grandango
It refers to something very big.
18. What a baton!
It is another expression that indicates bad luck.
19. What nonsense!
Expression to show annoyance or sadness. It is especially used when a situation gets out of control or takes an unforeseen turn.
20. Pipocas
Very particular way to say popcorn.
21. Camba
Name that denotes the inhabitants of Santa Cruz.
22. Being Chocho
It means being happy. It can be used as self-expression or to signal someone else’s happiness.
23. Split
It is a way of saying that you have to make an effort and give it your all.
24. Don’t seeeeeeee
It is a colloquial way of showing that you agree with something.
25. Bowling
Word that means chewing coca.
26. They scrubbed it
They indicate that someone has damaged or broken something.
27. Have doll
It means having leverage. In other words, it is easy to enter a place through the favor of another person.
28. Ahoritinga
It is used to indicate speed.
29. Road control
It refers to road control.
30. Court
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.
33. Melendrous
That’s what you call a food-maniacal person.
34. Crack some tucus
It means going to eat some empanadas.
35. Joyful eye
It is a way to determine men who are womanizers.
36. Kimberly
Term to refer to girls who come from the neighborhoods.
37. It is very bullish
It means that something is very good.
38. Michi
This is what a stingy person is called.
39. Alalay
Expression that indicates cold.
40. Being cool
Indicates being a girlfriend.
41. Sweet Potato
It is a term used when a person is in love.
42. Just morality
It is a synonym to indicate that someone is resigned.
43. Homemade
Name given to the owner of a business.
44. Guarapo
It is a fruit drink.
45. Guagua
How it is said to small children.
46. ​​Make a guachada
Indicates doing someone a favor.
47. Macanear
It means to bother a person.
48. Don’t get scratched
Expression to tell someone that they don’t need to bother doing something.
49. Acopaibao
It is a term to indicate that a person is stupid.
50. Nothing
It is a derogatory expression for a person who is believed to be useless at doing 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 luca
This is how the Bolivian is called, which is the official currency of Bolivia.
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55. Balls
It’s a very fun way to say to the marbles.
56. Pucha
Expression that means: ‘shit’.
57. Choleado
It is a drink that consists of beer with Coca-Cola.
58. Be your titi
It is called a person who is not very agile with technology.
59. Pasanaku
It is a popular system that consists of passing money between friends.
60. Trufi
This is the name given to a small van that works as a collective taxi.
61. Choco
Term used by Bolivians to refer to children.
62. Get sharp
It’s when someone disappears.
63. Bowling
Indicates chewing cocaine.
64. Little House
Form to colloquially address someone.
65. Llajua
It is a very popular spicy sauce that is made from tomato and chili.
66. Macanuda
She is a voluptuous woman with curves, but she is not fat.
67. They suck you
It indicates that someone is deceiving a person.
68. Chubs
They are dice for playing and betting money.
69. Yapa
Word used to say: ‘throw me a little more’.
70. Greet with someone else’s hat
It refers to wanting to take other people’s merits.
71. Leave whistling softly
Expression that indicates leaving upset and ashamed.
72. Chitonar
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 fuck your dungarees
It is a warning given so that no one looks for trouble.
75. Bolleo
It is an agglomeration of people.
76. Fleet
That’s how they call big buses.
77. Calisthenics
It is a sport on fixed bars for gymnastics.
78. Chulupi
Name by which the cockroach is known.
79. Slit like a mouse on a wire
It means making trouble and then sneaking away.
80. Cholita
She is a Bolivian woman dressed in the country’s typical clothing.
81. Drag the poncho
It is an adjective that means that someone is in a low mood.
82. Guacalo
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 the chicken coop
It indicates that someone must adapt to any situation.
87. Cuchuquera
Popular word that means dirt or dirt.
88. Cavalito
It is a synonym for saying: ‘there is no more’.
89. Paradorsingo
It’s something you say to arrogant people.
90. It is difficult for the pig to speak
It refers to the impossibility of something happening.
91. The party was amazing
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 one is very worried about a situation that is getting complicated.
93. What do you say, relative?
It is a way of greeting colloquially from Santa Cruz.
94. Cuartilla
Indicates a unit of measurement widely used in Bolivia.
95. Flip flop
This is what a person who only has daughters is called.
96. Sweater
It is synonymous with a jacket or coat.
97. Poto
It’s a way of calling the butt.
98. Kaima
It is said of that food that is tasteless since it does not have salt or sugar.
99. He is in more hurry than a lame man in a shootout
Expression used to refer to a situation of distress.
100. Chak’i
It is a word used in Bolivia to refer to a hangover.
101. Petite
It is 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
It indicates that a person is in love.
105. Opa
Expression that means: ‘to remain stupid or speechless’.
106. Coto
It is a synonym for neck.
107. Mark
Indicates lifting something.
108. Gualele
Very popular way to designate banana.
109. Kalinchar
It is said of that person who is naughty or mischievous.
110. Every 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 peculiarity in its expressions and ways of speaking, this is due to the cultural mix that this country has.
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