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Season 2 · Episode 2
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C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 40 min
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Mexicanon NetflixWhen cash flow problems plague the Cuervos, the players revolt. Isabel makes a serious personal decision. Hugo Sanchez searches for Chava.
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güey / wey
dude; man; guy (general address or filler)expressioncolloquialThe most common informal address term in Mexican Spanish. Used between friends regardless of gender, though most naturally between males. Tone ranges from friendly to exasperated depending on context. Spelling varies: güey, wey, wë.
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche?Hey, dude, did you already see last night's game?ahorita
right now; in a moment; soon (timing is context-dependent)expressioncolloquialOne of the most distinctively Mexican time expressions. It can mean immediately, in a little while, or even much later depending on tone and context. This deliberate vagueness is a culturally recognized feature.
Ya voy, ahorita termino esto y salgo.I'm coming, I'll just finish this and head out.lana
money; cashexpressioncolloquialVery common colloquial term for money in Mexico. Neutral in tone among friends; using it in formal or professional settings would sound out of place.
No traigo lana ahorita, ¿me prestas para el camión?I don't have cash on me right now, can you lend me bus fare?el ascenso
promotion; in football, moving up to a higher divisionnoun (m)El equipo ganó todos sus partidos y logró el ascenso a Primera División.The team won all their matches and achieved promotion to the First Division.la nómina
payroll; employees' wagesnoun (f)El dueño de la empresa tardó dos semanas en depositar la nómina.The company owner took two weeks to deposit the payroll.la quemadura
burn (injury)noun (f)El bombero llegó al hospital con quemaduras en los brazos.The firefighter arrived at the hospital with burns on his arms.el incendio
fire (large, destructive)noun (m)Los vecinos llamaron a los bomberos cuando vieron el incendio en la bodega.The neighbors called the firefighters when they saw the fire in the warehouse.el activo
asset (financial/business)noun (m)La directora decidió vender algunos activos para cubrir las deudas de la empresa.The director decided to sell some assets to cover the company's debts.el descenso
relegation; demotion to a lower divisionnoun (m)Después de una temporada terrible, el equipo sufrió el descenso.After a terrible season, the team suffered relegation.la liguilla
playoff stage in Mexican football; the post-season knockout roundnoun (f)Con esa victoria, el equipo aseguró su lugar en la liguilla.With that victory, the team secured their place in the playoffs.el accionista
shareholder; stockholdernoun (m/f)Los accionistas votaron a favor del nuevo director general.The shareholders voted in favor of the new general director.
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chingada madre / chingados
damn it / damn (general strong expletive expressing frustration or disbelief)expressionvulgarExtremely common Mexican expletive. 'Chingada madre' expresses strong frustration; 'chingados' can intensify a question ('¿cómo chingados…?' = 'how the hell…?'). Widely understood but inappropriate in formal settings.
¡Chingada madre, se me olvidó el teléfono en el coche!Damn it, I left my phone in the car!no mames
no way; are you serious; you're kidding meexpressionvulgarOne of the most frequent Mexican exclamations. Expresses disbelief, surprise, or disapproval. The register is technically vulgar but the phrase is so widespread it is heard in casual settings among people of all ages.
¿No mames, te casas el próximo mes? ¡No lo puedo creer!No way, you're getting married next month? I can't believe it!
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