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Season 2 · Episode 6
The Oasis in the Desert
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 40 min
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Mexicanon NetflixA new coach shakes things up for the team. Isabel confronts Chava, who retaliates by calling immigration services on Potro.
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güey
dude, man (used as a general address or filler between friends)expressioncolloquialExtremely high-frequency Mexican address term used between friends and peers. Can be affectionate, neutral, or slightly irritated depending on tone. Also spelled 'wey'. Not typically used in formal or professional settings.
Oye, güey, ¿me puedes avisar cuando llegues?Hey, dude, can you let me know when you get there?autonomía
autonomy, independence in decision-makingnoun (f)La directora exigió autonomía total para manejar su departamento sin interferencias.The director demanded total autonomy to run her department without interference.entrenamiento
training session, practicenoun (m)Los jugadores llegaron tarde al entrenamiento y el técnico se enojó mucho.The players arrived late to training and the coach got very angry.jugada
play, move (in a game or strategy)noun (f)El entrenador diseñó una jugada nueva para confundir al equipo contrario.The coach designed a new play to confuse the opposing team.liguilla
playoff round (in Mexican football league structure)noun (f)El equipo clasificó a la liguilla después de ganar los últimos tres partidos.The team made it to the playoffs after winning the last three matches.trámites migratorios
immigration paperwork, migration proceduresnoun phrase (m, pl)Tardó varios meses en completar todos los trámites migratorios para vivir en el país.It took him several months to complete all the immigration procedures to live in the country.afición
fan base, supporters (collectively)noun (f)La afición del equipo llenó el estadio a pesar de la lluvia.The team's fan base filled the stadium despite the rain.
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pinche
damn, freaking (intensifier with a negative or frustrated tone)expressionvulgarUsed before a noun to express frustration, contempt, or emphasis. Does not translate to a single English word consistently; its role is to intensify the negative quality of whatever follows. Very characteristic of Mexican speech.
Se me olvidó el paraguas con esta pinche lluvia.I forgot my umbrella in this damn rain.qué pedo
what's going on, what's the deal, what the hell (greeting or expression of confusion)expressionvulgarExtremely versatile Mexican expression. As a greeting between friends it means 'what's up'; as a reaction to a situation it signals confusion, suspicion, or displeasure. Meaning shifts entirely with tone.
Llegué a la fiesta y estaba vacía. ¿Qué pedo, ya se acabó?I got to the party and it was empty. What's going on, is it over already?chingarse
to screw over, to ruin someone or something (also reflexive: to mess yourself up)expressionvulgarA core Mexican vulgar verb with a wide range of meanings depending on context: to beat, to ruin, to take advantage of, to harm. 'Te chingaste' can mean 'you screwed yourself over' or 'you screwed me over'. Very common in heated Mexican dialogue.
Se chingó el negocio por no leer bien el contrato.The business got screwed up because he didn't read the contract carefully.no mames
no way, you're kidding me, are you serious (expresses disbelief or surprise)expressionvulgarOne of the most recognizable Mexican expressions. Technically vulgar but used very broadly in casual speech. The force ranges from mild surprise to genuine shock depending on context and tone.
No mames, ¿ya se acabaron las entradas para el concierto?No way, are the concert tickets already sold out?
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