Apagar velitas — Literally means to blow out candles but in Costa Rica it is to have a birthday.
Arrojar boronas – to make a mess, soil or scatter crumbs
Bicha — a motorcycle in Costa Rica
Campana — a person who serves as a lookout when a crime is committed
Dejar botado/a — to leave someone behind or to ditch someone
Gatazo or vivazo — an astute or tricky person
Llevarse entre las piernas — to deceive or trick someone
Llorar como una Magdalena – to cry one’s eyes out
Pegue — Something successful or a hit
¡Pela el ojo! — To be very careful or Watch out!
Policleto — A policeman on a bicycle.
Ponerse una flor en ojal – to praise oneself
¡Que va¡ – No way!
¡Qué toque¡ — Awesome!
Quitarse el tiro — to deny responsibility for something