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Season 1 · Episode 3
The Stone
Bandidos
C1Mexican
MexicanWith Miguel facing a dismaying fate, Lucas's gadgets come in handy, as does Lilí's idea — still, they're bound for an explosive confrontation.
Expressions to listen for
10no mamesno way, are you serious, you've got to be kidding
vulgarAppears ~5× in this episode
One of the most common expressions of disbelief or exasperation in Mexican Spanish. Intensity ranges from mild surprise between friends to strong shock depending on tone. Extremely frequent in everyday informal speech.
¿Gastaste todo el dinero en un día? ¡No mames!You spent all the money in one day? No way!
güeydude, man, buddy
colloquial
The default address term among male friends in Mexican Spanish, and increasingly used across genders. Tone shifts from affectionate to insulting depending on context and relationship. Also spelled 'wey'.
¿A qué hora llegaste, güey? Te esperamos un chorro.What time did you get here, dude? We waited for you forever.
a huevohell yes, absolutely, you bet
vulgarAppears ~1× in this episode
A strong affirmative used to show enthusiasm or agreement. Considered vulgar but very common in informal male speech in Mexico. Equivalent to 'damn right' or 'you better believe it'.
¿Vas a ir a la fiesta del sábado? — ¡A huevo que sí!Are you going to Saturday's party? — Hell yes I am!
híjolewow, oh man, geez
colloquialAppears ~2× in this episode
A versatile exclamation expressing surprise, worry, or mild alarm. Softer than 'no mames' and usable in mixed company. Typical of Mexican Spanish.
Híjole, no me di cuenta de que ya era tan tarde.Oh man, I didn't realize it was already so late.
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qué pedowhat's up, what's going on, what the hell
vulgarAppears ~3× in this episode
Used as a greeting ('qué pedo, güey' = 'what's up, man') or as an expression of confusion or confrontation ('qué pedo con eso' = 'what's the deal with that'). Meaning shifts heavily with tone.
Llegó enojado y sin decir nada. ¿Qué pedo con él?He arrived angry and without saying a word. What's his deal?
Key vocabulary
17piedra·stone, rock, gem
noun (f)essential
El joyero examinó la piedra con mucho cuidado.The jeweler examined the stone very carefully.
tesoro·treasure
noun (m)essential