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Season 2 · Episode 20
Hija de tigra, pintita
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixTeresa and Oleg desperately search for Sofia as Lupo and Alejandro do the same. Willy brings Ray to Mexico, where he meets Rocio and Paloma.
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chamaco
kid, youngsternounEl chamaco de mi vecino siempre está jugando en la calle.My neighbor's kid is always playing in the street.órale
let's go, come on, okay, hurry upexpressioncolloquialExtremely versatile Mexican exclamation expressing agreement, encouragement, or urgency depending on tone and context. One of the most common spoken cues in Mexican Spanish.
¡Órale, ya nos vamos a llegar tarde!Come on, we're going to be late!güey
dude, man, guyexpressioncolloquialAlso spelled 'wey'. The most common Mexican address term between peers. Completely neutral to affectionate among friends; can be mildly insulting toward a stranger depending on tone. Appears constantly in Mexican dialogue.
¿Qué onda, güey? ¿Cuándo llegaste?What's up, dude? When did you get here?patrón
boss, employer (in criminal/informal hierarchy)nounTengo que consultar con mi patrón antes de tomar esa decisión.I have to check with my boss before making that decision.traicionar
to betrayverbJamás traicionaría a mi mejor amigo por dinero.I would never betray my best friend for money.chambar
to work, to hustle (informal)verbLlevo tres horas chambando y todavía no termino.I've been working for three hours and I'm still not done.lana
money (informal)nounNo tengo lana para pagar la renta este mes.I don't have money to pay rent this month.varo
money, cashexpressioncolloquialStreet-level synonym for money, common among working-class and youth speakers in Mexico. Interchangeable with 'lana' in tone.
No traigo varo, ¿me prestas para el camión?I don't have cash on me, can you lend me money for the bus?mercancía
merchandise, goods (often used as a euphemism for drugs or contraband)nounEl camión llegó tarde con toda la mercancía del almacén.The truck arrived late with all the warehouse merchandise.pista
clue, leadnounLa policía encontró una pista importante en la escena del crimen.The police found an important clue at the crime scene.echar carrilla
to tease, to mess with someone, to give someone a hard timeexpressioncolloquialCommon Mexican expression for playful mockery between friends. Not typically hostile.
Mis primos siempre me echan carrilla por mi acento.My cousins always tease me about my accent.
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