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Season 1 · Episode 51
Sin Salida
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixTeo betrays Teresa and becomes a rat for the DEA, while The Mexican plans a shipment for the Russians.
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prueba
evidence / proofnoun (feminine)Sin pruebas sólidas, el fiscal no puede ganar el caso.Without solid evidence, the prosecutor cannot win the case.güey
dude / man / foolexpressioncolloquialExtremely common in Mexican Spanish. Can be affectionate, neutral, or mildly insulting depending on tone and relationship. Widely used in US Latino speech. Also spelled 'wey'.
Oye güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche?Hey dude, did you already see last night's game?perico
cocaine (slang)expressioncolloquialIn Mexican and US Latino street slang, 'perico' (literally 'parakeet') is a common informal term for cocaine. It can still literally mean the bird depending on context.
En ese barrio, el perico circula con demasiada facilidad.In that neighborhood, cocaine circulates way too easily.comisario
police commissioner / detective chiefnoun (masculine)El comisario llegó a la escena del crimen antes que nadie.The police commissioner arrived at the crime scene before anyone else.lana
money / cashexpressioncolloquialMexican and US Latino slang for money. Informal and broadly understood across generations. Not used in formal contexts.
Se necesita mucha lana para vivir en esa parte de la ciudad.You need a lot of money to live in that part of the city.traicionar
to betrayverbNunca esperaba que su socio lo fuera a traicionar de esa manera.He never expected his partner to betray him like that.lavado de dinero
money launderingnoun phrase (masculine)El lavado de dinero es perseguido con penas muy severas en este país.Money laundering is prosecuted with very severe penalties in this country.embarque
shipment / cargo loadnoun (masculine)El embarque de mercancía quedó retenido en la aduana por dos días.The cargo shipment was held at customs for two days.taquilla
locker / ticket boothnoun (feminine)Guardé mis pertenencias en la taquilla de la estación antes de abordar el tren.I stored my belongings in the station locker before boarding the train.ir de farol
to bluff / to call someone's bluffexpressioncolloquialFrom card games, a 'farol' is a bluff. 'Va de farol' means someone is bluffing without real backing. Widely understood in US Latino speech.
No le hagas caso, creo que va de farol y no tiene ninguna prueba.Don't pay attention to him, I think he's bluffing and has no proof.orden judicial
court order / judicial warrantnoun phrase (feminine)La policía no puede entrar al domicilio sin una orden judicial.The police cannot enter a residence without a court order.
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