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boliviano

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /bəˌlɪviˈɑːnoʊ/

KK: /bɔˈlɪvjɑːnoʊ/

noun
Definition

The basic unit of money used in Bolivia, which is divided into smaller units called centavos.


Example

I exchanged my dollars for bolivianos at the bank.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that the currency in Bolivia is called the boliviano?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it when I was learning about different currencies.
Sloth A
I find it interesting how many countries have unique names for their money, like the boliviano.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's a part of their culture and history.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
currency
money
dollar
Antonyms
debt
loss
deficit
Root Explanation

Boliviano is derived from 'Bolivia' (named after Simón Bolívar, a leader in the Latin American independence movement) and the Spanish suffix '-ano' (meaning belonging to or related to). The word 'boliviano' refers to something or someone from Bolivia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Bolivia' as the place and '-ano' meaning related to it — that's why 'boliviano' means someone or something from Bolivia.

Visually Confused Words
olivia
livian
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