Bolivian Spanish word

botar

Meaning: to throw away (Bolivian everyday usage)

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How it is used in Bolivia

Where textbooks say «tirar», Bolivia says «botar»: «la pepa se bota», «botalo nomás». One of the quickest words to make you sound local.

Where textbooks say 'tirar', Bolivia says 'botar': 'las pepas se botan'.

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