heladito

How it is used in Bolivia

The -ito softener carries cruceño warmth: 'heladito', 'tempranito', 'ratito'. Here it's Valeria's not-so-touristy recommendation, achachairú ice cream on a plaza bench. Local review pending.

Learn it in a real situation

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Related words

• botar: to throw away (Bolivian everyday usage)
• che: hey (attention-getter between friends)
• che / dale / nomás: hey / deal! / just, simply
• cuñapé: cruceño cheese-and-yuca bread
• dale: sure / okay
• día de campo: day out in the countryside

Guides that use this term

• Recommending like a local