Cool
How to Say 'Cool' in Spanish Slang: 15+ Words From Every Country
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Add a word/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "BEE" (as in "bee") + "dah" (as in "dart")/
Meaning
A greeting and life philosophy that's emblematic of Costa Rica, radiating well-being, gratitude, and good vibes. It's the Tico answer to everything: 'How are you?' → 'pura vida.'.
Examples
“How are you?,Pura vida, mae, all chill.”
“In Costa Rica everything is pura vida, even the problems.”
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/Sounds like "POO" (as in "pool") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "BEE" (as in "bee") + "dah" (as in "dart")/
Meaning
A greeting and life philosophy that's emblematic of Costa Rica, radiating well-being, gratitude, and good vibes. It's the Tico answer to everything: 'How are you?' → 'pura vida.'.
Examples
“How are you?,Pura vida, mae, all chill.”
“In Costa Rica everything is pura vida, even the problems.”
Regional synonyms
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