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Diay
/Sounds like "DYE"/
A Costa Rican filler word that works like "well" or "what did you expect?" Ticos drop it to respond to something obvious, express mild surprise, or kick off an explanation like it is the most natural thing in the world.
“Well, what did you want me to tell you? He did not study at all.”
“He did not show up. I mean, that guy is always late to everything.”
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Diay
/Sounds like "DYE"/
A Costa Rican filler word that works like "well" or "what did you expect?" Ticos drop it to respond to something obvious, express mild surprise, or kick off an explanation like it is the most natural thing in the world.
“Well, what did you want me to tell you? He did not study at all.”
“He did not show up. I mean, that guy is always late to everything.”
Meter presión
To apply pressure on someone to act or make a decision more quickly, often as a negotiation tactic or control strategy.