Welcome to Costa Rican Spanish, the blog for Spanish language enthusiasts who want to know the subtleties of Spanish in Costa Rica. I am a Spanish speaker and teacher who grew up in the United States. After moving to Costa Rica, I realized that Spanish in Costa Rica, especially in rural areas, is quite distinct from Spanish I've encountered in other Latin American countries.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Word of the Day: Filo
Filo is Spanish for 'edge', as in the edge of a blade. In Costa Rica people sometimes use the word to mean hunger, instead of the standard 'hambre'.
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