Bolivian Spanish word
el barbijo
Meaning: the (dust/face) mask
How it is used in Bolivia
In Bolivia 'barbijo' is the everyday word for a face mask, here, the one that helps against the dust inside the mine. It goes with 'casco' (helmet), 'lámpara' (headlamp) and 'botas' (boots) as the core mine-tour gear.
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