Bolivian Spanish word

vale un Potosí

Meaning: it's worth a Potosí, i.e. worth a fortune

How it is used in Bolivia

A saying that spread through Spanish (and beyond) meaning 'worth a fortune', born from this city's silver age. A nice, respectful way to feel the scale of Potosí's former wealth. Exact usage to be confirmed in local Bolivian review.

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