no hay apuro

How it is used in Bolivia

Don Efraín's refrain, and the tone of the whole chapter. A responsible guide never pressures a visitor into a mine tour; 'usted decide, no hay apuro' leaves the choice fully and calmly with you.

Learn it in a real situation

Explore Potosí, Practical Spanish for Bolivia

Related words

• el barbijo: the (dust/face) mask
• el Cerro Rico: the Cerro Rico, the 'rich mountain' above Potosí
• el comedor: small set-lunch eatery
• el mercado minero: the miners' market
• el mirador: the viewpoint / lookout
• el Tío: el Tío (a figure honored underground)

Guides that use this term

• Asking is the whole chapter, the choice is yours