Pura Vida


a catch phrase used by people that generally dont give a sh-t about anything
john: hey compadre is that your sewer pipe draining into the river?
jose: pura vida!
2 more definitions
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!” (d-mn right!)

“que me ‘ice mae, pura vida?” (what’s up dude, all good?)
literally “pure life”. relaxed lifestyle of, relating to, or characteristic of ticos.
example 1:

maría:
¡hola! ¿cómo va todo?
h-llo! 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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