Bolivian Spanish word
el lanchero
Meaning: the boatman
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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