How to use Costa Rican
Costa Rican works as both a noun and an adjective. In a sentence, choose the form that matches whether you are describing a person, a group or something connected with Costa Rica.
Forms in English
English demonyms usually do not change for masculine and feminine forms. The important distinction is often between adjective, singular noun and plural noun.
| Main demonym | Costa Rican |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Costa Rican |
| One person | Costa Rican |
| Plural | Costa Ricans |
Precision note
Costa Rican is written as two words in English.
Examples in English
- “A Costa Rican writer was included in the programme.”
- “Several Costa Ricans took part in the discussion.”
- “The article described a Costa Rican cultural event in a neutral way.”
Common questions about Costa Rica
What is the demonym for Costa Rica?
The English demonym for Costa Rica is Costa Rican.
What do you call one person from Costa Rica?
One person from Costa Rica can be called a Costa Rican.
What is the plural form?
The plural form used here is Costa Ricans.