pura vida
casual, Costa Rica
The most Costa Rican way to say "bye" is pura vida, often said as people leave. Chao and hasta luego also work everywhere.
Meaning: casual way to end a conversation (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pura vida | casual, Costa Rica |
| chao | casual |
| hasta luego | neutral |
Pura vida fits a friendly goodbye, such as "take care, all good". With a boss or an older person, hasta luego or que le vaya bien sounds more polite.
When do people say it?
Pura vida literally means "pure life". It is used as hello, thanks, "I am fine" and goodbye, so the tone of voice tells you what it means.
Did you know?
- Pura vida became so linked to the country that it is printed on souvenirs and used as an unofficial national motto.
Examples in context
- Chao, que le vaya bien.Bye, take care.
- Hasta luego, mae.See you later, dude.
Example conversation
Andrea says goodbye to her coworker Esteban at the office door.
- AndreaBueno, ya me voy.Well, I am leaving now.
- EstebanPura vida, nos vemos mañana.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- AndreaChao, que descanse.Bye, have a good rest.
