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Season 1 · Episode 4
The Poison
C1Colombian40 min
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Colombianon NetflixWhile visiting a powerful smuggler in the heart of the jungle, Helena discovers he has unexpected connections to her family and a surprise prisoner.
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la selva
jungle, rainforestnoun (feminine)Los animales de la selva amazónica son increíblemente diversos.The animals of the Amazon jungle are incredibly diverse.el pueblo
people (as a collective), community, villagenoun (masculine)El pueblo se reunió en la plaza para escuchar al alcalde.The community gathered in the square to listen to the mayor.el guerrero
warriornoun (masculine)Los guerreros de esa tribu eran conocidos por su valentía.The warriors of that tribe were known for their bravery.man
guy, dude, personexpressioncolloquialBorrowed from English 'man' and fully integrated into everyday Colombian speech. Refers to any person, usually male, whose name the speaker doesn't use or doesn't know. Very common across all social classes in Colombia.
Ese man que vive en el piso de arriba siempre pone música hasta tarde.That guy who lives on the floor above always plays music until late.el traidor
traitornoun (masculine)El traidor fue expulsado del grupo cuando descubrieron lo que había hecho.The traitor was expelled from the group when they discovered what he had done.la eternidad
eternity, eternal lifenoun (feminine)Muchas culturas antiguas buscaban el secreto de la eternidad.Many ancient cultures sought the secret of eternity.la presa
prey; also dam (for water), but used here as preynoun (feminine)El conejo corrió rápido pero se convirtió en presa del águila.The rabbit ran fast but became the eagle's prey.el trato
deal, agreement; also treatmentnoun (masculine)Cerramos el trato con un apretón de manos y una firma.We sealed the deal with a handshake and a signature.la máscara
masknoun (feminine)Los bailarines usaban máscaras talladas en madera durante la ceremonia.The dancers wore masks carved from wood during the ceremony.
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hijueputa
son of a bitch; also used as a general intensifier expressing anger or surpriseexpressionvulgarContraction of 'hijo de puta'. One of the most common profanities in Colombian Spanish and can function as a noun, adjective, or pure interjection depending on tone. Frequency is high in this episode due to tense confrontational dialogue.
Ese hijueputa conductor se fue sin pagar lo que me debía.That son of a bitch driver left without paying what he owed me.joderse
to be screwed, to get ruined, to suffer the consequencesexpressionvulgarExtremely common in informal Colombian speech. Can express resignation ('oh well, tough luck') or genuine frustration. Context determines severity. Also used to mean 'to break' when referring to objects.
Se me olvidó el paraguas y me jodí con la lluvia toda la tarde.I forgot my umbrella and got totally soaked in the rain all afternoon.
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