Bolivian Spanish word

el lanchero

Meaning: the boatman

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Greeting at any hour and saying your nameLesson 1, level A0

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How it is used in Bolivia

The person who runs the lancha (here, don Tomás). On the highland lake you address him in usted with a little extra respect, he knows the water and the day's conditions. The cruceño 'vos' you'd hear in Santa Cruz is out of place here.

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