Everyday expressionCosta Rica
What a pain / what a hassle; mild frustration.
- How to say it
- qué ma·dre
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More Tico slang
- Estar de chichaTo be furious / really angry.
- Andar de malasTo be in a bad mood or having a run of bad luck.
- Bajarle dosCalm down / tone it down.
- No haga locoDon't go crazy / don't overreact.
- No se hagaDon't pretend / come on, you know better.
- No me venga con varasDon't give me excuses / don't mess around with me.