Spanish word

boliviano

Pronunciation

IPA/boliˈβjano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBolivian

Example

Quiero probar café boliviano.

I want to try Bolivian coffee.

Illustration for boliviano (Bolivian)

More examples

En la feria probé comida boliviana auténtica.

At the fair I tried authentic Bolivian cuisine.

Core concept

A Bolivian person, product, or characteristic.

Common phrases

  • comida boliviana

    Bolivian cuisine

  • gente boliviana

    people from Bolivia

  • música boliviana

    Bolivian music

Similar words

peruano: Of or from Peru; about Peruvian people, culture, or products.
chileno: Of or from Chile; about Chilean people, culture, or products.
argentino: Of or from Argentina; about Argentine people, culture, or products.
colombiano: Of or from Colombia; about Colombian people, culture, or products.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o se relaciona con Bolivia, su territorio, su gente o sus productos; también usado como sustantivo para una persona originaria del país o para la moneda.

Word origin

Formed by adding the suffix -ano to Bolivia to mark origin or relation, with the country's name commemorating Simón Bolívar.

Usage tips

  • Self-identification uses gendered forms (soy boliviano / soy boliviana), and context or the article distinguishes a person from the national currency when boliviano appears as a noun.

Other meanings

  • person from Bolivianoun
  • bolivianonoun

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