Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
bolívar
Pronunciation
IPA/boˈliβaɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbolivar
Example
¿Cuánto cuestan estos zapatos en bolívares?
How much do these shoes cost in bolivars?
More examples
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta o solo aceptan bolívares?
Can I pay with a card or do you only accept bolivars?
Core concept
Price tag showing an amount in bolívares.
Common phrases
pagar en bolívares
pay in bolivars
precio en bolívares
price in bolivars
Similar words
dólar: Currency unit of the United States used for payments and pricing.
moneda: General term for a country's money or medium of exchange.
billete: Paper banknote used as physical cash for payments.
cambio: Exchange of one currency for another (the act of converting money).
Definition in Spanish
Unidad monetaria de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela llamada bolívar, usada oficialmente para precios y transacciones en el territorio venezolano.
Word origin
Formed from the name Bolívar to honor the liberator, the word designates Venezuela's unit of money and has appeared under different denominations after monetary changes.
Usage tips
- In speech, speakers typically say the numeral then 'bolívares' (pronounced bol-EE-var), so recognizing the stressed second syllable aids understanding.