Costa Rican
adjective
Cos·ta Ri·can
ˌkȯ-stə-ˈrē-kən 
ˌkō-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Costa Rica or its people
Costa Rican
noun
plural Costa Ricans
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The move to keep Chaves in the administration is unprecedented in Costa Rican politics and will offer the outgoing leader incredible sway over the next government.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
As part of these efforts, the US has ousted Venezuela’s former leader, expanded the US embargo on Cuba, prosecuted senior Mexican officials with alleged cartel ties, and punished Costa Rican journalists for criticizing a Washington ally.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Food and drink With five restaurants and six bars on property, there is something for everyone in your group, from traditional Costa Rican cuisine to sushi, tacos, and pizza.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Esteban Quesada serves as the Costa Rican producer.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Opening the season on Feb. 17 at Real España in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, LAFC advanced to the Round of 16 to face Costa Rican power Alajuelense in the city of Alajuela.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
The bid was formally presented in October by the United States Soccer Federation in partnership with their Mexican, Jamaican and Costa Rican counterparts, and U.S. Soccer is playing a role in co-ordinating the progress of the bid.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Long before the Costa Rican property became associated with Hollywood’s awards season, its founders were entrepreneurs running a commercial cleaning business in Washington DC.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
As part of these efforts, the US has ousted Venezuela’s former leader, expanded the US embargo on Cuba, prosecuted senior Mexican officials with alleged cartel ties, and punished Costa Rican journalists for criticizing a Washington ally.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Food and drink With five restaurants and six bars on property, there is something for everyone in your group, from traditional Costa Rican cuisine to sushi, tacos, and pizza.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Esteban Quesada serves as the Costa Rican producer.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Opening the season on Feb. 17 at Real España in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, LAFC advanced to the Round of 16 to face Costa Rican power Alajuelense in the city of Alajuela.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
The bid was formally presented in October by the United States Soccer Federation in partnership with their Mexican, Jamaican and Costa Rican counterparts, and U.S. Soccer is playing a role in co-ordinating the progress of the bid.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Long before the Costa Rican property became associated with Hollywood’s awards season, its founders were entrepreneurs running a commercial cleaning business in Washington DC.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Costa Rican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Costa%20Rican. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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