Central American Spanish
Pura vida
Used as a cheerful response to convey contentment and positivity.
Literal Meaning
The state of being pure; untouched or undefiled life.
Actual Meaning
Costa Rican motto - everything's good
Examples in Context

Estuvimos atrapados en el tráfico durante horas, pero en lugar de molestarnos, solo nos reímos y dijimos: '¡Pura vida!'

Cuando mi amigo me preguntó cómo me sentía a pesar de los desafíos, le respondí: '¡Pura vida, solo disfrutando de la vida!'

Después de una semana estresante en el trabajo, decidí tomar un descanso y disfrutar de la playa. ¡Pura vida!

Helpful Tips
  • 1Use 'pura vida' as a way to express positivity, even in tough situations. It's often used to signify that everything is okay.
  • 2In Costa Rican culture, saying 'pura vida' can also be a greeting or farewell, reflecting friendliness and good vibes.
  • 3It's common to respond with 'pura vida' when someone asks how you're doing, as it reflects a relaxed and carefree attitude.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
everything's good
all is well
life's good
it's all good
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