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Useful Expressions & Phrases
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Costa Ricans or “Ticos” are friendly people who will be delighted in showing their lovely country to visitors. Wherever you go you will find the locals to be a constant source of help, smiles, and information. Most of them do not speak English, but still they will help you in any way. If you make an effort to speak or say some words in Spanish, it will be a great way to thank them for their kindness.
Local Expressions
Great, terrific, life is good: ¡Pura vida!
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cool, okay, great: tuanis
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uncool, bad: mala nota;
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buddy: maje
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Costa Rican: Tico
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San José: Chepe
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coffee shop: soda
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small store: pulperia
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Road Signs
yield: ceda
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stop: alto
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danger: peligro
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exit: salida
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slow down: despacio
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rock slides: derrumbes
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Key Words & Phrases
yes: si
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no: no
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please: por favor
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thank you (very much): (muchas) gracias
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good morning: buenos días
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good afternoon: buenas tardes
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good evening/night: buenas noches
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excuse me: con permiso; disculpe
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how?: ¿cómo?
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how many?: ¿cuánto(a)s?
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what?: ¿qué?
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who?: ¿quién?
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why?: ¿por qué?
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where is?: ¿dónde está?
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I understand: entiendo
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I don’t understand: no entiendo
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I don’t know : no sé
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I don’t speak Spanish: no hablo español
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do you speak English?: ¿Habla usted inglés?
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near: cerca
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far: lejos
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left: izquierda
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right: derecha
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open: abierto(a)
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closed: cerrado(a)
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