Everyday life / Phrases
Costa Rica
Pura vida
Hello, goodbye, thanks, or all good. Two words, a whole social toolkit.
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01A Costa Rican expression for greetings, thanks, and saying everything is good.
Two cheerful words handle half your small talk in Costa Rica.
Hear it in everyday life
¿Cómo estás? ¡Pura vida!
How are you? All good!
¡Pura vida por la ayuda!
Thanks for the help!
Nos vemos mañana. ¡Pura vida!
See you tomorrow. Take care!
Make it yours
A friend in Costa Rica asks how you are. Answer with the two-word phrase that means “All good!”