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Season 3 · Episode 2
The Treaty of Versailles 14
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 40 min
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Mexicanon NetflixWhen the Cuervos bring a new high-profile teammate on board, Rafa must clean up a mess caused by Chava and Isabel.
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güey / wey
dude, man, buddy (or just a filler between friends)expressioncolloquialOne of the most common address terms in Mexican informal speech. Between close friends it is neutral to affectionate; directed at strangers or rivals it can be dismissive or even aggressive depending on tone. The spelling 'wey' is equally common in writing.
¿Ya viste el partido de anoche, güey? Estuvo increíble.Did you see last night's match, dude? It was incredible.fichaje
signing (of a player), transfernoun (masculine)El fichaje del portero estrella costó millones de pesos.The signing of the star goalkeeper cost millions of pesos.temporada
season (sporting season)noun (feminine)Esta temporada el equipo jugará veinte partidos en casa.This season the team will play twenty home matches.ascender / ascenso
to be promoted / promotion (to a higher division)verb / nounEl equipo logró el ascenso a Primera División después de años en Segunda.The team achieved promotion to the First Division after years in the Second.presupuesto
budgetnoun (masculine)El director financiero presentó el presupuesto anual ante la junta.The finance director presented the annual budget to the board.contrato
contractnoun (masculine)El delantero firmó un contrato por tres años con el nuevo club.The striker signed a three-year contract with the new club.descender / descenso
to be relegated / relegationverb / nounTres equipos descendieron al final de la temporada por su mal desempeño.Three teams were relegated at the end of the season because of their poor performance.liguilla
playoff round (in Mexican football leagues)noun (feminine)Solo los ocho mejores equipos clasifican a la liguilla.Only the top eight teams qualify for the playoff round.
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pedo
problem, situation, deal; also literally 'fart'expressionvulgarIn Mexican slang 'pedo' is a hugely versatile word. 'Hay un pedo' = there's a problem. '¿Qué pedo?' = what's going on? / what's the deal? 'Estar pedo' = to be drunk. The literal meaning is rarely intended when used in these set phrases.
Hay un pedo con la reservación del hotel — dicen que no aparece nuestro nombre.There's a problem with the hotel reservation — they say our name doesn't appear.chingón / chingona
awesome, badass, top-notch (person or thing)expressionvulgarFrom the verb 'chingar'. In a positive exclamation it means something or someone is excellent or impressive. Context-dependent: can flip to insulting. One of the most versatile words in Mexican slang.
Tu presentación estuvo chingona, todos quedaron impresionados.Your presentation was awesome, everyone was impressed.no mames
no way, you're kidding me, are you serious (expression of disbelief or surprise)expressionvulgarExtremely common in Mexican informal speech despite its vulgar literal root. Depending on context it expresses anything from shock and admiration to frustration and rejection. Often softened in mixed company to 'no manches'.
¿Ya te comiste toda la pizza tú solo? No mames, güey.You ate the whole pizza by yourself? No way, dude.a huevo
hell yes, absolutely, for sure (emphatic affirmation)expressionvulgarA very strong affirmative used to show enthusiasm or total agreement. Occasionally softened to 'a huevo que sí'. The vulgar root is felt but the phrase is widespread in casual male speech.
¿Vienes al concierto el viernes? — ¡A huevo que sí!Are you coming to the concert on Friday? — Hell yes!
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