che

How it is used in Bolivia

A light camba filler, very much alive in eastern Bolivia among friends: the warm little opener of cruceño messages between people who already trust each other ('Che Valeria, ¡qué día!'), or the closing touch ('¡qué cruceño te me volviste, che!'). It signals closeness, never disrespect, even in text at a distance.

Friends only, in vos speech: use it with people you tutear (vos), never with elders who keep usted, and never with vendors, staff or a guide.