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Tico
/Sounds like "TEE" (as in "tea") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A Costa Rican, someone from Costa Rica. The most recognized informal national nickname in Central America, associated with the 'pura vida' culture and Tico friendliness.
“We ticos are pura vida.”
“I met a tico on my trip and he taught me to say 'mae' every three words.”
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Tico
/Sounds like "TEE" (as in "tea") + "koh" (as in "coat")/
A Costa Rican, someone from Costa Rica. The most recognized informal national nickname in Central America, associated with the 'pura vida' culture and Tico friendliness.
“We ticos are pura vida.”
“I met a tico on my trip and he taught me to say 'mae' every three words.”
Argel
A Paraguayan word for someone who is unpleasant, grumpy, or just plain bad-tempered by nature. The argel snaps at people, has no patience, and radiates a sour energy that makes you want to choose a different line at the supermarket or a different window at the bank. "Qué argel" is the standard Paraguayan sigh when you run into one.