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Season 1 · Episode 56
Amor Suicida
La Reina del Sur
C1Latin American42 min
Life 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.
Expressions to listen for
9colgar los tenisto die, to kick the bucket
colloquialAppears ~2× in this episode
Literally '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.
güeydude, man, bro
colloquial
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mi'joson, kid (term of endearment)
colloquialAppears ~5× in this episode
Contraction of 'mi hijo.' Used by an older or more powerful person toward someone younger or subordinate. Can be warm or condescending depending on context. Very common in Mexican Spanish.
Cuídate mucho, mi'jo, y llámame cuando llegues.Take good care of yourself, son, and call me when you get there.
Key vocabulary
17candidato·candidate
noun (m)essential
El candidato dio un discurso muy emocionante en la plaza.The candidate gave a very moving speech in the plaza.
trato·deal, agreement
noun (m)essential