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Film · 2023 · Comedy
I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me
No voy a pedirle a nadie que me crea
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 117 minIMDb 5.8·RT 88%
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Mexicanon NetflixA writer's career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona.
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güey
dude, man, guy (general address term or filler)expressioncolloquialThe single most common address term in everyday Mexican Spanish speech between people of the same social circle. Spelling also appears as 'wey'. Tone ranges from affectionate to mildly dismissive depending on delivery. Used here constantly among all the younger characters.
Güey, ¿ya viste qué tarde es? Se nos va a hacer noche.Dude, did you see how late it is? It's going to get dark on us.doctorado
doctorate, PhD programnoun (m)Ella lleva cuatro años en el doctorado y todavía no termina la tesis.She has been in the PhD program for four years and still hasn't finished her thesis.desaparecer
to disappear, to go missing (often with the weight of forced disappearance in Mexican context)verbSu hermano desapareció hace dos años y la familia sigue buscándolo.Her brother went missing two years ago and the family is still looking for him.instrucciones
orders, instructions (used to mean commands from above in criminal/authority context)noun (f, plural)Le dijeron que esperara las instrucciones antes de hacer cualquier movimiento.They told him to wait for instructions before making any move.beca
scholarship, grant, fellowshipnoun (f)Después de tres intentos, por fin le dieron la beca para estudiar en el extranjero.After three attempts, they finally gave him the scholarship to study abroad.híjole
wow, geez, oh man (expression of surprise or mild alarm)expressioncolloquialA softened exclamation used when something is unexpectedly complicated, surprising, or slightly bad. It signals hesitation or dawning realization more than anger. Very distinctly Mexican.
Híjole, no me había dado cuenta de que ya era tan tarde.Oh man, I hadn't realized it was already so late.velorio
wake, funeral vigilnoun (m)Toda la familia se reunió en el velorio para despedir al abuelo.The whole family gathered at the wake to say goodbye to the grandfather.palanca
personal connection used to get something done, pull, leverage (social)noun (f)Sin palanca era casi imposible conseguir ese contrato con el gobierno.Without the right connections it was almost impossible to get that government contract.blanquear
to launder (money)verbLa policía descubrió que usaban el restaurante para blanquear dinero.The police discovered they were using the restaurant to launder money.
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pendejo
idiot, fool, dumbassexpressionvulgarA very high-frequency insult in this episode, used constantly by the criminal characters to address and demean the protagonist. Can range from affectionate ribbing among friends to a genuinely contemptuous insult. Far more common and less extreme in tone than its literal translation might suggest.
No seas pendejo y lee el contrato antes de firmarlo.Don't be an idiot, read the contract before signing it.no mames
no way, are you serious, you've got to be kidding meexpressionvulgarLiterally nonsensical; functions as a strong exclamation of disbelief, surprise, or mild reproach. One of the most recognizable markers of colloquial Mexican speech. Intensity varies from surprised delight to genuine anger based on context.
No mames, ¿en serio te ganaste el sorteo? ¡Qué envidia!No way, you seriously won the raffle? I'm so jealous!chingar
to screw over, to mess up, to ruin (someone or something)expressionvulgarAn extremely versatile verb in Mexican Spanish with a wide range of uses. In this episode it appears most in the sense of harming, killing, or betraying someone. Context determines the exact shade. One of the most culturally loaded words in Mexican speech.
Si no negocias con cuidado, te van a chingar en ese contrato.If you don't negotiate carefully, they're going to screw you over in that contract.a huevo
hell yeah, absolutely, you betexpressionvulgarA strong affirmative exclamation expressing enthusiasm or certainty. Literally nonsensical. Common in excited or triumphant moments in Mexican speech.
¿Que si voy a la fiesta? ¡A huevo que voy!Am I going to the party? Hell yeah I'm going!
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