Learn Costa Rican Spanish Slang Welcome to the vibrant world of Costa Rican Spanish slang! Our specially curated resources are your passport to understanding the unique expressions and phrases that define the rich linguistic landscape of Costa Rica. Known for its ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle, Costa Rica offers a distinct version of Spanish filled with warmth […]
What Does the Word TUANIS Mean in Costa Rican Spanish?
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
PURA VIDA: The Most Important Costa Rica Spanish Expression
Although “pura” means “pure” and “vida” means “life,” the phrase “pura vida” can be translated in many ways such as “full of life,” “this is real living,” “this is the life,” “awesome” or even a greeting or goodbye. It’s a simple phrase that is used constantly in the country of Costa Rica. If you know […]