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Season 1 · Episode 6
The Seed
Green Frontier
C1Colombian40 min
ColombianThe prisoner escapes, sparking a frantic search. Joseph and his men plot to learn the jungle's secrets.
Expressions to listen for
7huevonadanonsense, bullshit, a stupid thing
vulgarAppears ~1× in this episode
Colombian-specific register. Derived from 'huevón'. Used to dismiss something as pointless, stupid, or annoying. Varies in harshness by tone and context.
No me vengas con huevonadas, dime la verdad.Don't come at me with nonsense, tell me the truth.
qué penaI'm sorry / excuse me / how embarrassing (context-dependent filler of apology or social awkwardness)
colloquial
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hijueputason of a bitch (strong expletive used as an intensifier or insult)
vulgarAppears ~1× in this episode
Very common in Colombian speech as a general intensifier or exclamation, not always directed at a person. Comparable to English 'damn' in terms of everyday use frequency, though technically a strong insult. Often shortened in speech.
¡Ese hijueputa tráfico me hizo llegar tarde a la reunión!That damn traffic made me late to the meeting!
Key vocabulary
18la selva·jungle, rainforest
noun (feminine)essential
Los científicos viajaron a la selva para estudiar las plantas medicinales.The scientists traveled to the jungle to study medicinal plants.
la conciencia·consciousness, conscience, awareness
noun (feminine)essential