Al mejor mono se le cae el zapote – something that can happen to anyone
Bromita – literally means a joke but in Costa Rica it can be the price of something. ¿Cuánto es la bromita? How much does it cost?
Botarse or botaratas – to be a big spender
Bulear – to bully someone. Jamonear or matonear are synonyms.
Dipu – congressman or congress woman
Engatusar – to deceive
Estar bien cachetón – to be very good
Fiebrazo de fútbol– a fanatical soccer fan
Fogear – to play a soccer scrimmage
Marimba – a musical instrument or a lot of children of different ages
Ni a palos – not for the love of money.
Pacho – fun or a blast
Ostinado/a – pissed off or fed up with
Paja – baloney or bull
Paco – an offensive word for policeman. Tombo is also used. Never say either of these words to a cop.
Sopear – to hit someone
Sudar tacacos – to worry