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bolívar

bo-LEE-bar/boˈliβaɾ/

“bolívar” means “bolivar” in Spanish (Venezuelan currency unit).

bolivar

Also: Bs.
NounmB1
Venezuela
A stack of colorful banknotes with a portrait of a historical figure, representing Venezuelan currency.

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Un bolívar no es suficiente para comprar un café.

A1

One bolivar is not enough to buy a coffee.

Cambié mis dólares a bolívares en el aeropuerto.

B1

I exchanged my dollars for bolívares at the airport.

La inflación ha afectado el valor del bolívar frente al euro.

C1

Inflation has affected the value of the bolivar against the euro.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • bolívar soberano – sovereign bolivar (specific currency version)
  • bolívar digital – digital bolivar
  • tipo de cambio del bolívar – bolivar exchange rate

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bolívar" in Spanish:

bolivar→bs.→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bolívar

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct plural form of 'bolívar'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
bolivariano(related to Simon Bolivar or his ideals) — Adjective
Bolivia(The country named after him) — Noun
bolivarianismo(Bolivarianism (political movement)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
almíbar
📚 Etymology▼

Named in honor of Simón Bolívar, the military and political leader who led the independence of several South American countries from Spanish rule.

First recorded: 1879 (as the official currency of Venezuela)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it have an accent mark?

Yes, it always has an accent mark on the 'í' because it is a 'word with the stress on the second-to-last syllable' (palabra grave) that ends in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.

Is the currency still called just 'bolívar'?

Due to high inflation, the name has changed several times (Bolívar Fuerte, Bolívar Soberano, Bolívar Digital), but in daily conversation, people just say 'bolívares'.

What is the symbol for it?

The most common symbol is 'Bs.', though you might also see 'Bs.S' or 'Bs.D' depending on the specific currency version being used.