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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?)
Pura Vida by Wart The Dick December 7, 2004
Word of the Day on May 1, 2007
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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!
Pura Vida by Team Gringo January 14, 2015

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”
Pura vida by delphieloca June 21, 2021

pura vida 

Saludo; Mae , ¿cómo estás? ¡Pura Vida Mae!
pura vida by Tica Linda June 3, 2023

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.

puravida 

Just bought my $10 puravida bracelet.
puravida by sksksksksk123 August 30, 2019