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Season 2 · Episode 35
La amiga de Sofía
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixTeresa is shaken and misses Sofia even more after meeting Zurdo's daughter. Cayetana is dubious upon receiving a peculiar phone call.
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secuestrada
kidnapped, held hostageadjective/past participle (feminine)La joven fue encontrada secuestrada en un edificio abandonado.The young woman was found kidnapped in an abandoned building.custodia
custody (legal)noun (feminine)El juez le otorgó la custodia de los niños a la madre.The judge granted the mother custody of the children.declarar
to testify, to declare, to stateverbElla va a declarar ante el juez la próxima semana.She is going to testify before the judge next week.operación
operation (military, law enforcement)noun (feminine)Los agentes planearon una operación secreta para capturar al sospechoso.The agents planned a secret operation to capture the suspect.órale
okay, alright, let's go, come onexpressioncolloquialQuintessentially Mexican filler that shifts meaning by tone and context: agreement, encouragement, surprise, or a command to hurry up. One of the most versatile words in Mexican Spanish.
Órale, ya vámonos antes de que llegue el tráfico.Alright, let's get going before the traffic hits.chambeando
working, hustling, putting in workexpressioncolloquialFrom 'chamba' (job, work). Common across Mexican and broader Latin American Spanish. Implies effort and hustle, sometimes with a slightly informal or street flavor. 'Chambar' and 'chambear' are alternate verb forms; 'chambeando' is the gerund form heard most.
No me llames en las mañanas porque estoy chambeando desde las seis.Don't call me in the mornings because I'm working since six.fallo
ruling, verdict, judgmentnoun (masculine)Estamos esperando el fallo del tribunal para saber quién ganó el caso.We are waiting for the court's ruling to find out who won the case.testificar
to testify, to give testimonyverbNadie quería testificar en contra del hombre más poderoso del pueblo.Nobody wanted to testify against the most powerful man in town.guarura
bodyguard, security detailexpressioncolloquialMexican slang specifically for a personal bodyguard or armed security escort, often associated with wealthy or powerful figures. Not used to describe bouncers or general security staff.
El empresario siempre va rodeado de guaruras a donde quiera que va.The businessman is always surrounded by bodyguards wherever he goes.diligencia
legal proceeding, official errandnoun (feminine)El abogado fue a los juzgados a hacer una diligencia urgente.The lawyer went to the courthouse to take care of an urgent legal matter.
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a huevo
hell yeah, absolutely, for sureexpressionvulgarVery common Mexican expression of strong agreement or enthusiasm. Considered vulgar but widely used across age groups in casual speech. The intensity is affirmative, not angry.
¿Vas a ir al concierto? —¡A huevo que voy!Are you going to the concert? — Hell yeah I am!
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