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Bandera de Costa Rica

/Sounds like "tee" + "ka"/

A Costa Rican woman, the informal and affectionate demonym for women from Costa Rica. Being "tica" carries a sense of national pride and cultural identity. Costa Ricans are known for their signature phrase "pura vida" (pure life), their love of nature, and their laid-back, friendly attitude that makes everyone feel welcome.

Example

"Mi compañera de clase es tica. -> My classmate is Costa Rican."

"Las ticas dicen 'pura vida' para todo y es contagioso. -> Costa Rican girls say 'pura vida' for everything and it's contagious."

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Alzado

Bandera de México
Bandera de Colombia

Persona que se siente superior, que se pone prepotente, creída o desafiante. En México y Colombia 'alzado' es ese que se le sube el poder a la cabeza.