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Season 1 · Episode 7
The Treasure
Bandidos
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MexicanAs doubt looms over Miguel, Wilson encourages him to continue the adventure. But is discovering the treasure truly written in the stars?
Expressions to listen for
9güeydude; man; idiot (depending on tone)
colloquial
The most common address term among friends in Mexican Spanish. Tone determines meaning: affectionate between friends, dismissive or insulting toward strangers. Spelling varies (wey, buey) but pronunciation is the same.
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste lo que pasó?Hey, dude, did you see what happened?
no mamesno way; are you serious; holy crap
vulgarAppears ~4× in this episode
Extremely common in Mexican Spanish as an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or amazement. Literally off-color but so frequent that it functions more like strong surprise than deliberate vulgarity in casual speech. Context shapes whether it expresses awe or frustration.
No mames, ¿en serio te ganaste la lotería?No way, you seriously won the lottery?
a huevohell yeah; absolutely; for sure
vulgarAppears ~2× in this episode
Used to express strong affirmation or excitement. Vulgar in origin but very widespread in informal Mexican speech. Can also express something is unavoidable.
¿Vas a ir a la fiesta? ¡A huevo que sí!Are you going to the party? Hell yeah I am!
pendejoidiot; stupid person; coward
vulgar
One of the most common insults in Mexican Spanish. Can range from playful ribbing between close friends to a sharp insult depending on tone and relationship. Its vulgar force is often softened among friends.
No seas pendejo y piensa bien antes de decidir.Don't be an idiot and think carefully before deciding.
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a la chingadato hell with it; screw that
vulgarAppears ~2× in this episode
A highly emphatic dismissal in Mexican Spanish. One of the more forceful expressions built around a core vulgar root. Signals strong rejection or frustration. Not used in formal or polite contexts.
Se me olvidaron las llaves otra vez. ¡A la chingada!I forgot my keys again. To hell with it!
Key vocabulary
18tesoro·treasure
noun (m)essential
Los buzos encontraron un tesoro hundido cerca de la costa.The divers found a sunken treasure near the coast.
mapa·map
noun (m)essential