el portón / la referencia

How it is used in Bolivia

The gate, park, or corner shop that anchors a Bolivian address, given before the building name, because it's what actually gets someone to the door.

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Daily Life Services in Bolivia, Practical Spanish

Related words

• *123#: the saldo/megas check code
• ahicito nomás: just about there / right around here
• avisame nomás: just let me know (cruceña voseo)
• boleta: payment slip / receipt
• boleta / factura: simple receipt / official tax invoice
• casera: warm address term (like 'ma'am')

Guides that use this term

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