Tico slangCosta Rica
Popular bar dish with rice, beans, pork cracklings, pico de gallo, and avocado.
- How to say it
- chi·fri·jo
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- Tap the word to hear it in a Costa Rican voice. Press and hold it to say it and get a score out of 100.
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