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May 1, 2007 Urban Word of the Day
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?) |
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| 2. | Pura vida | ||
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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. |
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