Kosta rika
from spanyol
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From spanyol
Definition
A country in Central America.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Spanish 'Costa Rica' meaning 'rich coast'. The name was given by Spanish explorers in the 16th century due to expectations of gold wealth in the region, later adopted into the Indonesian language.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name