Bolivian Spanish word

en trámite

Meaning: in process / pending

How it is used in Bolivia

Seen everywhere on Bolivian listings, services, permits, and titles can all be 'en trámite' for very different lengths of time, so the specific question matters more than the phrase.

Extremely common phrase in Bolivian administrative life; many certificates take days or weeks to issue, so hearing it is routine, not alarming.

Heard everywhere in Bolivia about services and paperwork alike, it can mean weeks or years, so it's always worth a follow-up question, not an assumption.

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