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Season 2 · Episode 45
La mentira de Teresa
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixZurdo takes another look at the hostage note Renata has been talking about and wonders if Teresa is about to double-cross him.
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güey
dude, man (general address term)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Mexican Spanish. Used between friends or acquaintances as a filler address term. Can be affectionate, neutral, or mildly exasperated depending on tone. Alternate spelling 'wey' is very common in text.
Oye, güey, ¿a qué hora es la fiesta de esta noche?Hey, dude, what time is the party tonight?órale
okay, let's go, come on, alright (multipurpose expression)expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile expressions in Mexican Spanish. Can signal agreement, encouragement, urgency, or acknowledgment depending on context and intonation. Heard constantly throughout this episode.
Órale, ya terminamos, vámonos antes de que oscurezca.Alright, we're done, let's go before it gets dark.operación
operation (military/covert plan)noun (f)La operación fue coordinada por tres agencias del gobierno.The operation was coordinated by three government agencies.secuestrar
to kidnapverbSecuestraron al empresario para pedir un rescate millonario.They kidnapped the businessman to demand a million-dollar ransom.rescatar
to rescueverbLos bomberos lograron rescatar a todos los mineros atrapados.The firefighters managed to rescue all the trapped miners.traicionar
to betrayverbNo puedo creer que mi mejor amigo me fuera a traicionar así.I can't believe my best friend would betray me like that.francotirador
snipernoun (m)El francotirador estaba apostado en el techo del edificio.The sniper was positioned on the roof of the building.candidato
candidate (political)noun (m)El candidato presentó su plan económico ante los medios.The candidate presented his economic plan to the media.arresto
arrestnoun (m)El fiscal anunció el arresto de varios funcionarios corruptos.The prosecutor announced the arrest of several corrupt officials.
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no mames
no way, you're kidding me, damn (strong surprise or disbelief)expressionvulgarVery common Mexican expression of shock or disbelief. Literally vulgar but so widely used that many speakers treat it as mildly strong at most. Not appropriate in formal settings.
¡No mames, se cayó todo el sistema justo antes del examen!No way, the whole system crashed right before the exam!
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