Lenguas modernas; literatura; creación; didáctica

Journal Of Modern Languages ISSN Impreso: 1659-1933 ISSN electrónico: 2215-5643

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“Pura vida”: A Costa Rican Cultural Expression from a Foreigner’s Perspective
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Smith, A. (2018). “Pura vida”: A Costa Rican Cultural Expression from a Foreigner’s Perspective. Journal Of Modern Languages, (28). https://doi.org/10.15517/rlm.v0i28.34688

Abstract

This paper will examine the Costa Rican expression “pura vida”. This expression, which has come to represent Costa Rica itself, is literallyseen and heard everywhere in the country. Even though a superficialinterpretation of these two words may be as simple as “hello,” “good-bye,” “thank you” or “you’re welcome,” a close study of how the expression is used reveals that it is far more elaborate and complex than it appears. It is quite possible that not even Costa Ricans genuinely understand all the potential meanings that the expression “pura vida” embraces.

https://doi.org/10.15517/rlm.v0i28.34688
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