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Film · 2023 · Crime
Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist
Historia de un Crimen: Mauricio Leal
C1Colombian71 minIMDb 4.5
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Colombianon NetflixWhen an up-and-coming stylist is found stabbed to death in his home, a young detective is given 20 days to solve the case. Inspired by true events.
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zopiclona
zopiclone, a prescription sedativenoun (feminine)La zopiclona es un medicamento controlado que solo se consigue con receta médica.Zopiclone is a controlled medication that can only be obtained with a prescription.pillarse
to catch on, to get it, to understandexpressioncolloquialIn Colombian usage, 'pillar' or 'pillarse' means to notice, realize, or understand something. 'No pillo' means 'I don't get it' or 'I don't follow'. Also used as 'pilla' meaning 'look' or 'check this out'.
Explícamelo otra vez porque no me pillé nada de lo que dijiste.Explain it to me again because I didn't catch anything you said.autopsia
autopsy, post-mortem examinationnoun (feminine)Los resultados de la autopsia tardaron varios días en llegar al despacho del fiscal.The autopsy results took several days to reach the prosecutor's office.sucesión
inheritance proceedings, estate settlementnoun (feminine)Los herederos contrataron un abogado para iniciar el proceso de sucesión.The heirs hired a lawyer to begin the inheritance proceedings.lavado de activos
money launderingnoun phrase (masculine)La empresa fue investigada por lavado de activos provenientes del narcotráfico.The company was investigated for money laundering of drug trafficking proceeds.orden de captura
arrest warrantnoun phrase (feminine)El juez firmó la orden de captura después de revisar las pruebas presentadas.The judge signed the arrest warrant after reviewing the evidence presented.paila
out of luck, done for, that's too badexpressioncolloquialUniquely Colombian slang. Said when someone has missed an opportunity, failed, or is in an irreversible bad situation. Equivalent in feeling to 'tough luck' or 'you're screwed' depending on tone. Not deducible from the literal word, which is a cooking pan.
Se te olvidó traer el documento para la reunión, ¿y ahora qué? Paila.You forgot to bring the document for the meeting, so what now? Tough luck.somnífero
sleeping pill, sleep-inducing drugnoun (masculine)El médico le recetó un somnífero para que pudiera descansar después de la cirugía.The doctor prescribed a sleeping pill so he could rest after the surgery.prevaricato
abuse of authority, dereliction of duty by a public officialnoun (masculine)El juez fue acusado de prevaricato por favorecer deliberadamente a una de las partes.The judge was accused of abuse of authority for deliberately favoring one of the parties.incautar
to seize, to confiscate (by legal authority)verbLas autoridades incautaron varios vehículos relacionados con el caso de corrupción.The authorities seized several vehicles related to the corruption case.
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güevón
idiot, fool, or (affectionately) dude, manexpressionvulgarExtremely common in Colombian informal speech. Tone shifts entirely with context: used as a sharp insult between strangers or adversaries, but also as an affectionate or neutral address between close friends. The form 'güevonada' (also appearing here) means something stupid, a mess, or nonsense.
Ese güevón se gastó todo el sueldo en una sola noche y ahora no tiene ni para el bus.That idiot spent his whole paycheck in one night and now doesn't even have money for the bus.hijueputa
son of a bitchexpressionvulgarColombian phonetic contraction of 'hijo de puta'. Can express intense anger, frustration, or surprise depending on tone. Used here both as an insult directed at a person and as a venting exclamation.
Ese hijueputa me cobró el doble y el trabajo quedó mal hecho.That son of a bitch charged me double and the work was done badly.
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