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Season 1 · Episode 8
Escapar del Destino
B2Latin American42 min
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on NetflixTeresa is on the run again over a crime that she didn't commit when she is blamed for Sheila's attempted murder, while Santiago evades the Pernas Clan's trap.
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lancha
motorboat, speedboatnoun (f)Cruzaron el lago en una lancha muy rápida.They crossed the lake in a very fast motorboat.tío / tía
dude / girl, buddy (informal address)expressioncolloquialUsed as a casual address between people who are comfortable with each other. Does not refer to an actual aunt or uncle in this context. Very high frequency in informal speech.
Oye, tía, ¿me puedes ayudar con esto un momento?Hey, girl, can you help me with this for a moment?cargamento
shipment, cargo, loadnoun (m)El cargamento de mercancía llegó al puerto antes del amanecer.The shipment of goods arrived at the port before dawn.entregarse
to turn oneself in, to surrenderverb (reflexive)El sospechoso decidió entregarse voluntariamente a las autoridades.The suspect decided to turn himself in voluntarily to the authorities.pasta
money, dough, cashexpressioncolloquialVery common colloquial term for money. Neutral in tone among friends but signals informal register. Used widely across all ages.
Después de trabajar todo el verano, por fin tengo suficiente pasta para el viaje.After working all summer, I finally have enough cash for the trip.achique
bilge pumping; pump-out (of water from a boat's hull)noun (m)La bomba de achique falló y el barco empezó a hundirse.The bilge pump failed and the boat started to sink.guardia costera
coast guardnoun phrase (f)La guardia costera interceptó la embarcación a pocas millas de la orilla.The coast guard intercepted the vessel a few miles from shore.detenida
under arrest, detainedadjective / past participle (f)La mujer quedó detenida tras el incidente en el mercado.The woman was placed under arrest after the incident at the market.casco
hull (of a boat); also helmetnoun (m)El mecánico revisó el casco del barco antes de zarpar.The mechanic inspected the hull of the boat before setting sail.zarpar
to set sail, to depart (by boat)verbEl capitán ordenó zarpar al amanecer para evitar la tormenta.The captain ordered them to set sail at dawn to avoid the storm.
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zorra
bitch, slut (very offensive insult directed at a woman)expressionvulgarA harsh gendered insult used to demean women. Extremely common in confrontational speech in this dialogue. Severity varies by context but is always offensive.
No le hables así a nadie, eso de llamarla zorra es un insulto muy feo.Don't talk to anyone like that, calling her that name is a very ugly insult.sudaca
derogatory slur for a South American personexpressionvulgarA highly offensive ethnic slur used against people from South America. Signals contempt and xenophobia from the speaker. Understanding it is key to grasping power dynamics in the episode.
Ese tipo usó un insulto feo y racista para referirse a ella, como cuando alguien dice 'sudaca'.That guy used an ugly, racist slur to refer to her, like when someone says 'sudaca.'
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