Pura Vida

Spanish for "pure life."

The law of the land in Costa Rica. The expression is used in many forms, from a greeting, to a synonym for "excellent." Ticos follow this lifestyle and are some of the most wonderful people on earth. A synonym of "hakuna matata." Life is wonderful; enjoy it.

"Pura vida!" (Damn right!)

"Que Me 'Ice Mae, Pura Vida?" (What's up dude, all good?)

by Wart The Dick December 7, 2004

Pura Vida

A catch phrase used by people that generally dont give a shit about anything

John: Hey compadre is that your sewer pipe draining into the river?
Jose: Pura Vida!

by Team Gringo January 14, 2015

Pura vida

Literally "Pure life". Relaxed lifestyle of, relating to, or characteristic of ticos.

Example 1:

María:
¡Hola! ¿Cómo va todo?
Hello! How's everything going?

Carlos:
Aquí, ¡todo pura vida!
Everything's cool!

María:
¡Como me alegra!
Happy to hear that!

Example 2:

Ella es de lo más pura vida.
She is so easygoing.

by Dxniela July 23, 2007

Pura Vida tat

Symbolises the ability to wake up at 6 o’clock in the morning

I Pura Vida tat every morning at around 6AM and open my curtains that I got from Home Hardware.

by Finger Tat Expert January 3, 2021

pura vida

¡Muy bien¡

Saludo; Mae , ¿cómo estás? ¡Pura Vida Mae!

by Tica Linda June 3, 2023

Pura vida

It’s like yea bro but with a Costa Rican twist, it’s like “one life bruh”

American person: “have a good day”

Costa Rican: “pura vida”

by delphieloca June 21, 2021