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<\/p>\nWhile the official language of Costa Rica is Spanish, Ticos (Costa Ricans) seem to have developed a language of their own when it comes to slang. This is especially true for the surfing community. Your friends at Witch\u2019s Rock Surf Camp want to keep you in the know in and out of the line up. We\u2019ve put together a little sampling of Costa Rican slang to keep you savvy. So dive in and learn some Tico slang!<\/p>\n
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1. Pura Vida \u2013 \u201cPure life\u201d<\/p>\n
For those familiar with Costa Rica, this one might seem obvious, but first time visitors take note! \u201cPura Vida\u201d is much more than a bit of slang in Costa Rica, it is the defining way of life and general attitude of the entire population. Its uses are infinite. It can be used as a response to \u201cHow are you?\u201d Or simply put at the end of any sentence or phrase.<\/p>\n
2. Mae or Mop – \u201cDude\u201d<\/p>\n
The most literal translation of \u201cMae\u201d and \u201cMop\u201d is the English word \u201cDude.\u201d You\u2019ll hear these words everyday if you listen for it. While \u201cDude\u201d has become a gender neutral term in English, it typically refers to a man.<\/p>\n
3. Diay- Used to express confusion.<\/p>\n
A common phrase for ticos, \u201cDiay\u201d is put into a sentence or response to insinuate confusion or uncertainty. \u201cAre you sure there\u2019s going to be waves?\u201d \u201cDiay , I\u2019m not sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. Tuanis- \u201cCool, Nice, or Awesome\u201d<\/p>\n
A word that actually evolved from the English slang phrase \u201cToo Nice,\u201d \u201cTuanis\u201d is used to describe someone or something favorably. \u201cWhat\u2019s Johhny like?\u201d \u201cHe\u2019s cool man, he\u2019s tuanis.\u201d It can also be used as an answer yo \u201cHow are you\u201d? \u201cTuanis gracias\u201d<\/p>\n
5. Guaro- Alcohol made from sugar cane \/ \u201cbooze\u201d<\/p>\n
This is an important one for those post-surf shenanigans. Guaro is either a specific type of alcohol made from sugar cane or a general word to refer to booze. The main brand of Guaro is Cacique and make sure to order your \u201cchili guaro\u201d shot, typical Costa Rican! Not to forget to mention that guaro is cheap!<\/p>\n
6. A Cachete \u2013\u201cEverything is great\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA Cachete\u201d is a phrase you love to hear. When the waves are firing, the sun is shining, and your with your best friends at WRSC things are \u201cA Cachete.\u201d<\/p>\n
7. Suave un Toque- \u201cHold on a second, Take it easy \/ Relax\u201d<\/p>\n
If you have a bad habit of snaking waves, this might be a good one to remember. \u201cSuave un Toque.\u201d While the phrase can mean a few different things, it generally is used to tell someone to \u201cchill out.\u201d \u201cHurry up man!\u201d (don\u2019t understand the hurry up man) \u201cSuave un Toque, the waves aren\u2019t going anywhere.\u201d Also when a tico may not understand what you have said \u201csauve un toque, repeat that again please\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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