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Season 1 · Episode 8
The Dark
Green Frontier
B2Colombian40 min
ColombianAs the tribes wage war against one another on Earth, Helena -- with Ushe's help -- faces off against the enemy in the cosmic heart of the jungle.
Expressions to listen for
6más te valeyou had better (do something), you better make sure
colloquialAppears ~1× in this episode
A common threat or strong warning in everyday Colombian speech. Implies a negative consequence if the listener fails to comply. Typically used by someone in a position of authority or anger over another person.
Más te vale llegar a tiempo esta noche, porque ya no te voy a esperar.You had better arrive on time tonight, because I'm not going to wait for you.
¿qué hay?what's up? / what have you got? (used to ask for news or information)
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anda pensandoyou better start thinking, go ahead and think (imperative with anda)
colloquialAppears ~1× in this episode
Uses the informal imperative of andar to issue a blunt instruction, implying impatience. Very natural in spoken Colombian Spanish to push someone into action.
Anda pensando qué le vas a decir a tu mamá cuando llegues tarde.You better start thinking about what you're going to tell your mom when you get home late.
Key vocabulary
17la selva·jungle, rainforest
noun (feminine)essential
Los niños aprendieron sobre los animales que viven en la selva.The children learned about the animals that live in the jungle.
la fuerza·force, strength, power
noun (feminine)essential