Bolivian Spanish features distinctive nicknames. “Choco” is used for someone with dark skin, derived from “chocolate.” “Chato” (snub-nosed) is a term of endearment for a friend. “Juk’ucha” (mouse in Quechua) is used affectionately for small people. “T’ara” (barefoot in Aymara) is sometimes used for indigenous people, though it can be controversial. “Choco Cua Cua” might refer to someone who’s very dark-skinned, named after a popular chocolate snack.
Unusual Nicknames in Bolivian Spanish
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