All posts by Christopher Howard

To get off on the wrong foot

September 10, 2014Spanish phrasesChristopher Howard

Cada quien jala para su saco – people look out for their own interests
El Buenpa – short for Buen Pastor which is a local jail for woman.
Empezar con la zurda – to start off on the wrong foot
Echarle el pico a alguien – to squeal or tell on someone
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A Big Blow

August 27, 2014VocabularyChristopher Howard

Apagafuegos – fireman. Bombero is the correct word.
Arrear – to hit or punish
Cada quien jala para su saco – people look out for their interests
Choco bola or pepino – other names for a soccer ball.
Echar al pico – is to tell or squeal

Your gear shift box

July 31, 2014VocabularyChristopher Howard

Batir barro – is to take a 4-wheel vehicle off road in muddy conditions. Batir barro literally means to beat or stir mud like you would beat an egg or cake batter.
Cachete – is a cheek but can also refer to a buttocks.
Como pulpería del pueblo – to be well-stocked like a mom

An A-Z guide to Costa Rican football slang

July 13, 2014Costa Rican Slang, VocabularyChristopher Howard

Watch the World Cup final like a Tico

The final mejenga (“match”) of the World Cup is set for Sunday afternoon. While La Sele (“Costa Rica’s national team”) won’t be playing, you can still watch the game like a Tico with our handy Spanish guide to football slang in Costa Rica.

That way you’ll know exactly what to say when Germany’s Miroslav Klose scores on ajupita read more

¡Miércoles!

July 6, 2014VocabularyChristopher Howard

Andar con el ruedo suelto is to have the runs or diarrhea.
Blanco is slang for cigarette.
Carbonear -s to add fuel to the fire. Echar leña al fuego means the same thing.
Champú literally means shampoo but is also refers to person who doesn’t have good hygiene.
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