Question: is tico a spanish word?
Answer: Tico is an idiomatic term used for a native of Costa Rica. Costa Ricans are usually called ticos by themselves as well as by people of other Spanish-speaking countries. ... For instance, in standard Spanish 'un poco' means 'a little', the diminutive is “un poquito” (a little bit), but Costa Ricans often say “un poquitico.”