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.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Word of the Day: Lavado
Lavado, which literally means 'washed', can mean 'broke' (out of money) in Costa Rica. You can also say 'limpio' (Spanish for the adjective 'clean'), which also means you're completely out of money.
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