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Definition of yacuiba
yacuiba
/jɑːˈkwiːbə/
Ya · cui · ba
yacuiba Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A border city in southern Bolivia, serving as the capital of the Gran Chaco Province in the Tarija Department, situated directly adjacent to the Argentine frontier.
Example
"Many travelers pass through Yacuiba to seamlessly cross the international border into northern Argentina."
• Rhymes for yacuiba
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Guaraní language, historically interpreted as meaning 'watering place of the guans' (a type of local bird), reflecting the indigenous roots of the Gran Chaco region.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yacuiba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yacuiba