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bolívar

bolívar

5.4
The basic money used in Venezuela
  • noun
  • /boʊˈliːvɑr/
translation icon : bolívar
  • The price of bread is now 1 bolívar.

Examples

  • I exchanged dollars for bolívares in Caracas.

  • Tourists often need to exchange their money for bolívar when visiting Venezuela.

  • The value of the bolívar has changed significantly in recent years.

  • She paid for her meal in Caracas using several bolívar notes.

  • Tourists often need to exchange their money for bolívar when visiting Venezuela.

  • She paid for her meal in Caracas using several bolívar notes.

  • The value of the bolívar has changed significantly in recent years.

Synonyms

bolivar
vsbolívar
1 5.1

A unit of money in Venezuela equal to 100 cents

is the simple name for the same unit without the subunit detail

Surface Forms

bolívar singular
bolívares plural

Etymology

Bolívar is the name of Venezuela's money and comes from the famous independence leader Simón Bolívar. That's why the currency's name reminds you of the country's national hero.