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Season 1 · Episode 56
Amor Suicida
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixLife is cruel yet again to Teresa when Patty kills herself to get out of the way, revealing that the DEA is hot on her heels.
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candidato
candidatenoun (m)El candidato dio un discurso muy emocionante en la plaza.The candidate gave a very moving speech in the plaza.güey
dude, man, broexpressioncolloquialExtremely common term of address between friends in Mexican Spanish. Spelling also seen as 'wey'. Can be affectionate or neutral depending on tone. Not considered offensive between peers.
¿Qué onda, güey? ¿Vienes al partido o no?What's up, dude? Are you coming to the game or not?trato
deal, agreementnoun (m)Le ofrecieron un trato para que cooperara con las autoridades.They offered him a deal to cooperate with the authorities.agente
agent, officernoun (m/f)La agente encubierta llevaba meses investigando el caso.The undercover agent had been investigating the case for months.atentado
assassination attempt, attacknoun (m)El atentado contra el alcalde sacudió a toda la ciudad.The attack on the mayor shook the entire city.suicidarse
to commit suicide, to take one's own lifeverb (reflexive)El personaje de la novela amenazó con suicidarse si lo dejaban solo.The character in the novel threatened to kill himself if they left him alone.colgar los tenis
to die, to kick the bucketexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'to hang up one's sneakers.' A darkly humorous way to refer to someone dying. Common in Mexican Spanish, especially in street or crime contexts. Not suitable for formal situations.
Con esa enfermedad tan seria, todos pensaron que iba a colgar los tenis.With that serious illness, everyone thought he was going to kick the bucket.cuata
close friend, buddy, twin (feminine)expressioncolloquialFrom 'cuate' (male) / 'cuata' (female), a very warm term for a close friend, almost like a twin in spirit. Specific to Mexican Spanish. Signals deep affection and loyalty.
Ella es mi cuata desde la primaria, nos conocemos de toda la vida.She's been my best friend since elementary school, we've known each other our whole lives.rajarse
to back down, to chicken out, to quitexpressioncolloquialMeans to give up, lose nerve, or go back on a commitment. Used in contexts of courage or loyalty. Saying 'no me puedo rajar' means 'I can't quit now' or 'I won't back down.'
Ya prometiste ayudar con la mudanza, no te rajes ahora.You already promised to help with the move, don't back out now.hundir
to sink, to ruin, to bring downverbSi no pagas tus deudas, te vas a hundir financieramente.If you don't pay your debts, you're going to ruin yourself financially.infiltrado
undercover agent, infiltratornoun/adjective (m)La policía tenía un infiltrado dentro de la organización criminal.The police had an undercover agent inside the criminal organization.homicidio
homicide, murdernoun (m)La fiscalía abrió una investigación por homicidio.The prosecutor's office opened a homicide investigation.
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