Season 1 · Episode 4
I'm Not Afraid
Days before Felipe's kidnapping, a plan is set in motion. Emilio tells Fernanda a devastating truth that might spell the end for their son and family.
Expresses strong affirmation or certainty. Extremely common in informal Mexican speech. The literal words give no hint of this meaning.
A very emphatic refusal or negation. Much stronger than a simple 'no'. Completely non-compositional: 'mothers' has nothing to do with the meaning.
From Nahuatl 'itzcuintli' (a hairless dog). Used for children, often with mild affection or mild annoyance depending on tone. A distinctly Mexican word with no cognate in English.
Literally 'to crack or split', but used figuratively to mean losing nerve and withdrawing from a commitment. Common in Mexican Spanish as an accusation of cowardice.
The standard informal word for 'job' or 'work' in Mexican Spanish. Completely natural in everyday conversation and not considered rude.
A fixed phrase meaning to relieve someone from a difficult or urgent situation. 'Apuro' means urgency or tight spot, but the full phrase carries a specific idiomatic sense of rescue from trouble.
Used as an insult meaning someone lacks bravery or nerve. Literal meaning (few eggs) is entirely irrelevant to the idiomatic sense. Often used as an accusation during arguments.
One of the most versatile words in Mexican informal speech. Can express anger, admiration, or friendly ribbing depending entirely on tone and relationship. Between close friends it can even be affectionate.
A ubiquitous intensifier in Mexican Spanish used before nouns to express frustration or contempt. Extremely common in colloquial speech. Softens slightly when used humorously between friends.
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