Everyday expressionCosta Rica
Ignore someone / not pay attention.
- How to say it
- no dar pe·lo·ta
- 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
- Pegar una vueltaTake a quick trip / stop by / look around.
- CaerleDrop by or show up: caigale a la casa.
- MandarseGo for it / jump in / eat or drink enthusiastically.
- Meter la pataTo mess up / put your foot in it.
- Qué bañazoHow embarrassing / what a cringe situation.
- ¡Pura vida!Hi / bye / thanks / all good / you're welcome — the national phrase for everything positive.