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Season 1 · Episode 8
The Dark
B2Colombian40 min
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Colombianon NetflixAs 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.
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la selva
jungle, rainforestnoun (feminine)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, powernoun (feminine)Necesitamos toda la fuerza del equipo para terminar este proyecto.We need the full strength of the team to finish this project.la semilla
seednoun (feminine)Plantamos una semilla en el jardín y esperamos a que creciera.We planted a seed in the garden and waited for it to grow.el demonio
demon, devilnoun (masculine)En el cuento, el héroe tenía que vencer a un demonio para salvar al pueblo.In the story, the hero had to defeat a demon to save the town.el conocimiento
knowledgenoun (masculine)El conocimiento ancestral de esas comunidades es muy valioso.The ancestral knowledge of those communities is very valuable.la llave
key (literal and figurative)noun (feminine)Ese tratado fue la llave para abrir las negociaciones de paz.That treaty was the key to opening the peace negotiations.más te vale
you had better (do something), you better make sureexpressioncolloquialA 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)expressioncolloquialA very natural, casual opener in Colombian Spanish. Depending on context, it can mean 'what's the situation?' or 'what do you have to report?' Used here to solicit an update rather than as a greeting.
¿Qué hay? ¿Ya sabe algo de los resultados del examen?What's up? Do you know anything about the exam results yet?no se enteren
don't let them find out, make sure they don't learn about itexpressioncolloquialUses the verb enterarse (to find out, to become aware) in the subjunctive after a negated imperative. Enterarse is a false-cognate risk for English speakers who may confuse it with 'to enter'. Very common in tense, secretive exchanges.
Guarda bien ese documento para que los demás no se enteren de lo que pasó.Keep that document well hidden so the others don't find out what happened.el subcomisario
deputy commissioner, sub-commissioner (police rank)noun (masculine)El subcomisario llegó a la escena antes que el resto del equipo.The deputy commissioner arrived at the scene before the rest of the team.
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