Costa Rican Spanish, or “Tiquismos,” is characterized by its melodic intonation and the use of “usted” in most contexts, even among friends and family. The expression “pura vida” (pure life) is emblematic, used as a greeting, farewell, or to express satisfaction. Diminutives are common, and there’s a tendency to replace the diminutive “-ito” with “-ico” after certain consonants.
The Costa Rican Spanish Dialect
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