Everyday expressionCosta Rica
Go ahead / okay / sounds good; polite and extremely common.
- How to say it
- de·le
- Try it yourself
- 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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More Tico slang
- Dale viajeGo for it / start it / give it a try.
- Todo bienAll good; greeting, reassurance, or a way to end a small disagreement.
- Todo bien, todo bienNo worries / it's okay; repeated for extra reassurance.
- Pura vida, ¿cómo amaneció?Warm morning greeting: How are you this morning?
- Que le vaya bienTake care / all the best (said on parting).
- Con gustoYou're welcome — Ticos say this, not 'de nada'.