bolita
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bolita
< 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
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A family legal dispute contributed to the unexpected closure of the cafe as well as its sister businesses, restaurant El Cochinito and bar Bolita.
From Los Angeles Times
The Cuban restaurant El Cochinito and bar Bolita, sister businesses of Café Tropical, all closed with similar suddenness last week.
From Los Angeles Times
Located on Sunset Boulevard, Café Tropical was bought in 2019 by the owners of El Cochinito and Bolita.
From Los Angeles Times
The suit claims that in addition to opening Café Tropical, Navarro used money from their El Cochinito business to open Bolita, an East Hollywood bar.
From Los Angeles Times
“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.
From Los Angeles Times
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