Po·to·sí (p -t -s  , -t-) A city of south-central Bolivia southwest of Sucre in the Andes at an altitude of about 4,203 m (13,780 ft). It was founded after silver was discovered in 1545 and during its early days was a fabled source of riches. Population: 132,000. |
Potosí (Spanish) [potoˈsi]
n
(Placename) a city in S Bolivia, at an altitude of 4066 m (13 340 ft.): one of the highest cities in the world; developed with the discovery of local silver in 1545; tin mining; university (1571). Pop.: 147 351 (2000 est.)
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