Costa Rican Slang Words

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Sure, you can order a ‘cerveza’ on the beach, but if you really want to impress the locals it’s important to learn some Costa Rican slang first!

Costa Rican Slang

Pura Vida: Now this is living. (literally translated: “Pure Life”)

Solo Bueno: It’s all good

Estar “de goma”: To be hung over (literally translated: to be rubbery)

Tico/Tica: A Costa Rican

Nico/Nica: A not nice reference to Nicaraguans – I don’t recommend using it.

Mae: Man/Dude (Tack this on to the end of any sentence and you’ll be ‘tico’ in no time!)

Tuanis : Cool/awesome (Too Nice turned into a Spanish word)

Birra: Beer

Pulpería: The corner store (where they have a little of everything)

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Slang Verbs and other words

Mejengear: To have a soccer/futbol game

Apretar: To make out

Briteando (Britear) : Working (to work)

El Brite: The job

Bacilar/Bacilando (Te estoy bacilando): Having fun/teasing (I am teasing you)

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Traveling to the Caribbean, Central America or any Spanish speaking, Latin American country is great, especially if you follow my tips and know the lingo. Here are the top Costa Rican Slang words you should know before your next adventure to this tropical paradise. You'll impress the locals and your friends, plus your trip will be just that much better.

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