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Season 1 · Episode 6
Afortunado en jugar
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 40 min
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Mexicanon NetflixWhile the players anxiously prepare for the most important game of the season, Rafael reflects on his upcoming retirement.
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güey
dude, man (general address between friends; also used as a filler)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Mexican informal speech. Used between people of any gender in casual contexts. Can express surprise, emphasis, or simply keep conversation flowing. Spelled also as 'wey'. Not inherently insulting between friends.
Oye güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche? Estuvo increíble.Hey man, did you see last night's game? It was incredible.liguilla
playoff round (in Mexican football league format)noun (f)El equipo necesita ganar los últimos dos partidos para meterse a la liguilla.The team needs to win the last two games to get into the playoffs.temporada
seasonnoun (f)Esta temporada el equipo ha tenido resultados muy irregulares.This season the team has had very inconsistent results.bono
bonus (financial incentive)noun (m)Los empleados recibirán un bono si la empresa supera sus metas anuales.Employees will receive a bonus if the company exceeds its annual targets.tabla
standings table (league rankings)noun (f)Según la tabla, estamos en el noveno lugar con cuatro fechas por jugar.According to the standings, we are in ninth place with four matchdays left.retirarse
to retire (from a sport or profession)verb (reflexive)Después de veinte años en el fútbol profesional, decidió retirarse a los treinta y ocho.After twenty years in professional football, he decided to retire at thirty-eight.titular
starting (player); starteradjective / noun (m/f)El entrenador decidió que el portero joven sería titular en el siguiente partido.The coach decided that the young goalkeeper would start the next game.legado
legacynoun (m)El legado de ese entrenador sigue vivo en todos los jugadores que formó.That coach's legacy lives on in all the players he developed.
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cabrón
bastard, jerk (strong insult, but also used affectionately between close friends)expressionvulgarOne of the most common vulgar words in Mexican Spanish. Between close male friends it can be affectionate or neutral. Directed at an adversary or stranger it is a serious insult. Context and tone determine the reading.
El muy cabrón llegó tarde y encima se quejó de la comida.The jerk showed up late and on top of that complained about the food.no mames
no way; are you serious; that's insane (expression of disbelief, shock, or frustration)expressionvulgarVery frequent in informal Mexican speech. Literally nonsensical but functions as a strong interjection. The intensity ranges from playful disbelief to genuine outrage depending on tone. Avoid in formal settings.
No mames, ¿cómo que ya no hay boletos? Llegué una hora antes.No way, you mean there are no tickets left? I arrived an hour early.¿qué pedo?
what's going on? what's the deal? (can also mean 'what's wrong?')expressionvulgarCore Mexican slang phrase used to ask what is happening, what is wrong, or to challenge someone's behavior. Tone shifts meaning: curious, accusatory, or just a greeting among close friends.
¿Qué pedo con tu primo? Lleva dos horas sin contestar el teléfono.What's going on with your cousin? He's been not answering the phone for two hours.
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