Work for La Semana: abril 11-14: GOAL/META:I can learn the power of the phrase "Pura Vida" and perhaps use it in my life today during the times of Quarantine. I can learn a little about Costa Rica, where this phrase comes from. I can translate and interpret the song "Pura Vida", that was a contender for the FIFA World Cup, but didn't win, (but should have, because you will LOVE THIS SONG!!! ).

I so wish we could discuss as a class this awesome, life changing, phrase we have been using! Remember to follow the activities on the blog, then answer the questions in CANVAS. Perhaps open 2 windows next to each other to make your work easier.

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Canvas #1. Lee que significa "Pura Vida" y Escribe la definición en tus palabras (inglés está bien!!!)

Pura Vida

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The term has been present in Costa Rican dialect for some 50+ years. Pura Vida has a simple English translation but a far more profound meaning to the people of Costa Rica and anyone spending any amount of time in this majestic country.

Pura vida. Pronounced POO-rah VEE-dah, in English means, "Pure Life". However, these two words have much more meaning throughout the Costa Rican culture.

But where did Costa Ricans take this phrase from? According to a study of the expression, a film called Pura vida came to Costa Rica from Mexico in 1956, directed by Gilberto Martinez Solares. In the movie, "Pura vida" is the expression of eternal optimism used by a comic character, played by the actor Antonio Espino, who unfortunately can't seem to do anything right. While a small population used it then, the phrase "Pura vida" was used nationwide by 1970.

Associated with many different English interpretations like "pure life", "take it easy", "enjoy life", "all good", "purity in life", "hello", "goodbye", "this is life!" and many many more. The point is that foreigners truly don't have a true grasp of the meaning of "pura vida" as they are not Costa Ricans themselves.

Pura vida! Means that no matter what your current situation is, life for someone else can always be less fortunate than your own. So you need to consider that maybe...just maybe, your situation isn't all that bad and that no matter how little or how much you have in life, we are all here together and life is short...so start living it "pura vida style".

Beginning to understand now, the true meaning of the uniquely Costa Rican term, "Pura Vida"? We feel that the more "foreigners" who truly grasp the concept, the better the world would be. Imagine if countries like the USA or Canada or in Europe started to live life like the Costa Ricans and adopted the pura vida lifestyle? Because honestly folks...no matter how much of a mess your life may seem, there is always someone else who's life would make yours look like a vacation in paradise.

Perhaps some examples would explain in a better way how is used Pura Vida:

-Hi Maria, Pura Vida?

-Very well, thank God.

-See you tomorrow!

-Pura Vida, bye!

-Hey, Felipe! How's it going?

-Pura Vida, and you?

-Thank you very much!

-Pura Vida!

-Do you know Maria?

-Sure! She's very Pura Vida.

So, if you want to know what living a peaceful, simple, uncluttered life with a deep appreciation for nature, family and friends, just come to Costa Rica and experience it yourself! PURA VIDA!

¿Qué significa el tatuaje de esta mujer "Pura Vida"? ¿Querrías tú un tatuaje con el mismo mensaje?

Pura Vida:

Lee los dos artículos abajo.
(Mira el video chiquito en el link A también) y lee lo que significa "Pura Vida".

A. https://www.travelexcellence.com/es/blog-de-viajes-costa-rica/origen-pura-vida-costa-rica

B. https://www.notimerica.com/cultura/noticia-pura-vida-origen-saludo-costarricense-20161124072950.html

C. A veces la música explica lo que se siente el alma y es imposible explicar en palabras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xieljfBC5g

Lee y traduce la canción "Pura Vida"antes de escuchar. ( BEFORE you listen!!!)
Translate the ENTIRE song, as it has SUCH a great message for you!!!(I will tell you that I have 2 students that have tattoos from this song... I'll tell you which lines if you don't get a tattoo!!! )

Lee y traduce la Letra abajo o haz click en el link para un video con Don Omar cantando la canción con la letra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbF1KoP7Or0

Pura Vida

Don Omar

Don
Tu melodía
El Rey

Debes empezar a vivir
A soñar, a reír
A gozar y sentir
Todo lo malo quedó atrás
Decide no sufrir
Piensa en ser feliz

Y solo baila
Olvida las penas y el dolor
Ven y derrama el sudor
Solo baila
La vida es una sola
Y mejor
Bailar con la luna y el sol

Vida, pura vida
La vida es una copa
Y se bebe gota a gota hasta el final
Vida, pura vida
La vida es una copa
Y se bebe gota a gota hasta el final

Hasta el final
(Don Don, Don Don, Don Don)
Hasta el final

Eres candela
Y llevas la llama por dentro
Déjala salir
Vive el momento
Y lo que pase mañana

Déjalo venir
Pero solo piensa en bien vivir
Y en reír
Mira a tú alrededor
Todos apostamos a ti

Y celebra que la vida es una

Que pa' tu cintura, temperatura

Esto sí que es vida, libera la tuya

Bailemos con el sol y la luna

CANVAS #3 Mira el video official abajo con la canción famosísima "Pura Vida" de Don Omar y presta atención a la parte cuando el entrenador está hablando con su jugador pequeño. (You are going to love this video "story"!!)
¿Te gusta el video? Sí o No y porqué?
CANVAS #4:
Translate as much as you can the conversation that the Coach has with his player.SLOW down the video, listen 5 times at least to this part they are talking instead of signing.
Traduce que le dice. Escucha; ¿TRIUNFAR/ el triunfo? =

Mira el video. Para conocer mejor algunos de"los latidos de corazón de Costa Rica, Mira el video abajo de 6 minutos. (Pon los subtítulos en español o inglés si quieres.)
CANVAS#5 Escribe 8 palabras nuevas que descubres y quizás una cosa que te gustaría ver o hacer algún día en Costa Rica.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zne3uLcYRpU