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Season 2 · Episode 32
Hasta nunca
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixZurdo asks Teresa to partner with him and share her international expertise. Sofia gets into trouble while running from Lupo. Willy speaks with Carmen.
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merca
merchandise / drugs (illicit cargo)noun (f)Los agentes encontraron la merca escondida en el doble fondo del camión.The agents found the goods hidden in the false bottom of the truck.órale
okay / let's go / alright / come onexpressioncolloquialExtremely versatile Mexican and Mexican-American exclamation. Signals agreement, encouragement, urgency, or acknowledgment depending on intonation and context. One of the most frequent markers in this dialogue.
Órale, ya vámonos que se nos hace tarde.Alright, let's go already, we're running late.socio
partner / business associatenoun (m)Llevamos cinco años siendo socios en el negocio de importaciones.We've been business partners in the import business for five years.güey
dude / man / guy (general address term)expressioncolloquialExtremely common term of address between friends or peers in Mexican and Mexican-American speech. Not offensive between friends, but context determines tone. Spelled also 'wey'. Used across genders informally.
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche?Hey, dude, did you see last night's game?lana
money / cashexpressioncolloquialVery common Mexican and Mexican-American slang for money. Neutral in register among friends; not rude. Used the same way 'dough' or 'bread' is used informally in English.
Me sobró algo de lana del viernes, así que invito yo.I had some cash left over from Friday, so I'm buying.traición
betrayal / treasonnoun (f)Nadie en el grupo esperaba una traición de alguien tan cercano.Nobody in the group expected a betrayal from someone so close.cártel
cartel / criminal organizationnoun (m)El periodista investigó las finanzas del cártel durante dos años.The journalist investigated the cartel's finances for two years.candidato
candidate (political)noun (m)El candidato prometió reducir la corrupción si ganaba las elecciones.The candidate promised to reduce corruption if he won the election.guarura
bodyguardnoun (m/f)El político llegó al evento rodeado de tres guaruras.The politician arrived at the event surrounded by three bodyguards.balística
ballisticsnoun (f)El informe de balística confirmó que el disparo vino de lejos.The ballistics report confirmed that the shot came from a distance.
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pinche
damn / freaking / lousy (intensifier)expressionvulgarOne of the most common Mexican Spanish intensifiers, placed before a noun. Ranges from mildly rude to strongly insulting depending on tone and target. Roughly equivalent to 'damn' or 'freaking' in intensifying force.
Se me olvidó la pinche llave en el carro otra vez.I left the damn key in the car again.
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