bolita

[buh-lee-tuh, boh-]

noun

1. a form of numbers pool.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolita¹

< Cuban Spanish: literally, little ball (probably after the balls used to choose lottery winners), equivalent to Spanish bol ( a ) ball ( bola ) + -ita diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

A family legal dispute contributed to the unexpected closure of the cafe as well as its sister businesses, restaurant El Cochinito and bar Bolita.

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The Cuban restaurant El Cochinito and bar Bolita, sister businesses of Café Tropical, all closed with similar suddenness last week.

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“Daniel did not discuss the decision to open Bolita, nor did he receive authority or consent from Gladys and Natalie to do so,” court documents show.

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Bar Bolita announced Wednesday it would close permanently as well.

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Located on Sunset Boulevard, Café Tropical was bought in 2019 by the owners of El Cochinito and Bolita.

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