Indo-European
Spanish, Costa Rica
“Pura Vida en Cada Palabra – Pure Life in Every Word”
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Language Overview
Official Name: Spanish. Family: Romance, Indo-European. Spoken in Costa Rica, also in Spain, Latin America. Over 460 million native speakers worldwide.
Market Insights
Digital platforms growing, traditional TV and radio still significant. Young audiences prefer streaming services.
Cultural Context
Formal in professional settings, informal among peers. Costa Rican Spanish has unique slang and expressions.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script. LTR flow. Accents and special characters like “ñ” are important.
Phonetics and Phonology
Clear enunciation, distinct Costa Rican accent. Specific rhythm and intonation.
Grammatical Structure
SVO structure. Uses subjunctive mood frequently. Costa Rican Spanish has unique colloquial terms.
Media and Text Layout
Around 20-25% text expansion from English. 32-35 characters per line ideal for subtitles.
Localization Challenges
Localizing humor and idiomatic expressions. Understanding regional variations.
Technical Considerations
Standard encoding. Compatible with most software. Special attention to accented characters.
Other information
Costa Rican Spanish is influenced by indigenous languages and English.
Our Human Voices
- SPCRF01Laura
https://flowficiency.com/demo/voice-player/en_US?lang=es-CR
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