Everyday expressionCosta Rica
Warm morning greeting: How are you this morning?
- How to say it
- pu·ra vi·da có·mo a·ma·ne·ció
- 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
- Que le vaya bienTake care / all the best (said on parting).
- Con gustoYou're welcome — Ticos say this, not 'de nada'.
- A la ordenAt your service / happy to help, especially in shops and service work.
- Cuando gusteWhenever you like; a polite service or invitation phrase.
- Qué madreWhat a pain / what a hassle; mild frustration.
- Estar de chichaTo be furious / really angry.