A cachete is something good or having everything
Chivearse is to get mad
Chorpa – is slang for jail in Costa Rica. El tabo is also slang for jail. La cárcel is the correct term.
Echarse un taco de ojo is to look at eye candy (women)
Espantárselais to scare
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Duolingo language-learning site appears to be a great start for Spanish
Being a former Spanish language instructor at all levels and holding a Masters degree in Spanish Linguistics, I am in a position to evaluate different Spanish language programs. Duolingo is an excellent tool for those wanting to learn the Spanish language. However, it must supplemented by practice with native
To be fed up with
- Aserriceño/a – a person who lives in the town of Aserrí
- Botaratas – someone who wastes money or spends carelessly
- Candidatearse – to be a candidate for an office
- Chanear – to shine, spruce up or clean
- Chayotera – a person’s signature
- Chepear
To Make Waves
Alborotar el panal is to make waves or cause an uproar
Bicha is a motorcycle
Burro is a person who is paid to transport drugs
Burros are type of shoe that has a thick sole with treads or hiking.
Cantar a todo galillo is to sign at the top of one’s lungs.
Fumigar
To Be All Nerves
- A todo gas is to do something at full speed
- Andar de mano sudada is to have a boyfriend or girlfriend
- Cerchas – beams in the ceiling of a house
- Cleta – bicycle. Bicicleta is the correct word for bicycle
- Empuchado/a is a diligent or hard working person
- Jamonear
