Costa Rica Language

Measurement Conversions
1 inch (in.) = 25.4mm	1 millimeter (mm) = 0.039 in.
1 foot (ft.) = 0.305m	1 meter (m) = 3.28 ft.
1 yard (yd.) = 0.914m	1 meter (m) = 1.094 yd.
1 mile (mi.) = 1.609km	1 kilometer (km) = 0.621 mi.
1 ounce (oz.) = 28.35g	1 gram (g) = 0.035 oz.
1 pound (lb.) = 0.454kg	1 kilogram (kg) = 2.205 lb.
1 fluid ounce (fl. oz.) = 29.57mL	1 milliliter (mL) = 0.034 fl. oz.
1 gallon (gal.) = 3.785L	1 liter (L) = 0.264 gal.

Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica. While many ticos speak English, in more rural areas, Spanish will be the only language spoken. Despite Costa Rica’s small size, there are still different dialects and indigenous languages spoken throughout the country.

Pronunciation

Spanish pronunciation is very simple. Each vowel is pronounced only one way: a (“ah” in father); e (“e” in “convey”); i (“ee” in “beet”); o (&ldquo ...more

Phrasebook

English Spanish Pronunciation Hello. Hola. OH-la Goodbye. Adiós. ah-dee-OHS Yes/No Sí/No SEE/NO Please. Por ...more

Spanish Glossary

aduana: customs agencia de viaje: travel agency aguardiente: strong liquor aguas termales: hot springs ahora: now ahorita: “now in just a little bit,” which can mean anything from 5min ...more