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Season 1 · Episode 9
Deseo Gallego
B2Latin American42 min
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on NetflixTeresa succumbs to desire for Santiago and tries to erase the memory of El Güero with his kisses, and realizes that, for her, history repeats itself when it comes to men.
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hachís
hashishnounEncontraron hachís escondido en el carro durante la revisión.They found hashish hidden in the car during the inspection.güero
blond / light-skinned personexpressioncolloquialA Mexican Spanish term used as a nickname or descriptor for someone with light hair or fair skin. Often affectionate when used between people who know each other. Spelled güero, with the diaeresis indicating the u is pronounced.
Le decían el güero desde chico porque nació con el pelo muy claro.They called him el güero since he was little because he was born with very light hair.detenido
arrested / under arrestadjective/nounEl sospechoso quedó detenido después de la persecución.The suspect was arrested after the chase.pasta
money (informal)expressioncolloquialUsed throughout the episode as a casual synonym for money, common across many Spanish-speaking communities.
Con esa pasta podríamos irnos de vacaciones un mes entero.With that kind of money we could go on vacation for a whole month.traficante
trafficker / dealernounLa policía atrapó a un traficante de drogas en el aeropuerto.Police caught a drug trafficker at the airport.vengarse
to get revenge / to avenge oneselfverb (reflexive)Prometió vengarse de quienes lo traicionaron.He vowed to get revenge on those who betrayed him.apapachar
to cuddle / to show affection / to pamperexpressioncolloquialA distinctly Mexican Spanish term with no direct English equivalent. It encompasses physical affection, emotional warmth, and nurturing all at once. Comes from Nahuatl. Not widely used outside Mexican communities.
A los bebés les encanta que los apapachen.Babies love to be cuddled and fussed over.alijo
contraband stash / drug haulnounLa guardia costera decomisó un gran alijo de cocaína.The coast guard seized a large drug haul.inocente
innocentadjectiveEl jurado declaró inocente al acusado por falta de pruebas.The jury declared the accused innocent due to lack of evidence.deportado
deportedadjective/past participleFue deportado a su país después de que le venciera la visa.He was deported to his country after his visa expired.
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zorra
bitch / slut (highly offensive)expressionvulgarA strong insult directed at women. Its harshness in context signals serious hostility between characters. Not softened by context in this episode.
Le dijo zorra en plena pelea y todos quedaron en silencio.She called her a bitch right in the middle of the fight and everyone went silent.
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