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boliviano

bo-lee-BYAH-no/boliˈβjano/

Bolivian

A colorful map silhouette of Bolivia filled with the colors of the Bolivian flag: red, yellow, and green.

📝 In Action

Me gusta mucho el café boliviano.

A1

I really like Bolivian coffee.

Estamos estudiando el folclore boliviano en la escuela.

A2

We are studying Bolivian folklore at school.

El vicuña es un animal que vive en el altiplano boliviano.

B1

The vicuña is an animal that lives in the Bolivian highlands.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • pueblo boliviano – Bolivian people
  • gobierno boliviano – Bolivian government
  • folclore boliviano – Bolivian folklore

Bolivian

NounmA1
A man wearing a traditional colorful Andean poncho and a knitted chullo hat.

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Mi vecino es un boliviano muy amable.

A1

My neighbor is a very kind Bolivian man.

Ese boliviano ganó la competencia de ciclismo.

A2

That Bolivian man won the cycling competition.

Hablé con un boliviano sobre la historia de su país.

B1

I spoke with a Bolivian man about his country's history.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • un joven boliviano – a young Bolivian man

boliviano

NounmA2
Bolivia
A pile of shiny gold and silver coins with a decorative crest.

📝 In Action

¿Cuántos bolivianos cuesta este pan?

A2

How many bolivianos does this bread cost?

Necesito cambiar mis dólares a bolivianos.

B1

I need to change my dollars to bolivianos.

Solo me queda un boliviano en la billetera.

B1

I only have one boliviano left in my wallet.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • billete de diez bolivianos – ten-boliviano bill
  • cambiar bolivianos – to exchange bolivianos

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "boliviano" in Spanish:

bolivian→boliviano→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: boliviano

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the correct way to write 'I am Bolivian' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
Bolivia(Bolivia) — Noun
boliviana(Bolivian (feminine)) — Adjective
bolivianismo(a word or custom typical of Bolivia) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the country name 'Bolivia,' which was named in honor of Simón Bolívar, the military leader who led the independence of several South American countries from Spanish rule.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: BolivianFrench: bolivien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'boliviano' capitalized?

No, in Spanish, nationalities and names of currencies are not capitalized unless they are the first word in a sentence.

What is the difference between 'boliviano' and 'bolívar'?

'Boliviano' is the currency of Bolivia, while 'bolívar' is the currency of Venezuela. Both are named after Simón Bolívar.

Can I use 'boliviano' for a woman?

No, you must change the ending to 'a' and use 'boliviana' when referring to a woman or a feminine object.