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Season 2 · Episode 51
El dolor de madre
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixConejo, Paloma and the others mourn while Teresa reflects back on the explosive events that transpired. Batman keeps a special someone alive.
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ahorita
right now / in a little while / soon (timing is context-dependent)expressioncolloquialOne of the most important and potentially confusing words for non-native speakers. Despite sounding like 'right this second,' it can mean now, in a moment, later, or at some vague future time. Context and tone are the only reliable guides.
Ahorita te traigo la cuenta, solo espérame un momento.I'll bring you the check in a moment, just wait for me.venganza
revenge, vengeancenoun (f)Después de tantos años, su deseo de venganza nunca desapareció.After so many years, her desire for revenge never went away.güey
dude, man, guyexpressioncolloquialAlso spelled 'wey'. One of the most frequent informal address terms in Mexican Spanish. Can be affectionate, neutral, or mildly insulting depending on tone. Ubiquitous among friends and in casual speech.
Oye güey, ¿me puedes dar un aventón a la tienda?Hey dude, can you give me a ride to the store?explosión
explosionnoun (f)La explosión se escuchó desde varios kilómetros de distancia.The explosion was heard from several kilometers away.elecciones
electionsnoun (f, pl)Las elecciones presidenciales son cada seis años en ese país.Presidential elections are every six years in that country.operativo
operation, missionnoun (m)El operativo policial fue coordinado entre varias agencias.The police operation was coordinated among several agencies.rescate
rescue, ransomnoun (m)El operativo de rescate duró toda la noche.The rescue operation lasted all night.secuestrador
kidnappernoun (m)La policía identificó al secuestrador gracias a las cámaras de seguridad.The police identified the kidnapper thanks to the security cameras.identidad
identitynoun (f)Viajó con una identidad falsa para cruzar la frontera.She traveled with a false identity to cross the border.
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hijo de la chingada
son of a bitch (very strong insult)expressionvulgarOne of the most intense insults in Mexican Spanish. The word 'chingada' derives from 'chingar' and carries a very heavy charge. Used in moments of rage or deep contempt. Not to be used casually.
Ese hijo de la chingada me robó el coche y ni lo agarraron.That son of a bitch stole my car and they didn't even catch him.cabrón
bastard, jerk (context-dependent: insult or affectionate)expressionvulgarIn confrontational contexts it is a strong insult. Between close friends it can be affectionate or playful. Tone and relationship determine meaning entirely.
Ese cabrón no me devolvió el dinero que le presté hace meses.That jerk never paid me back the money I lent him months ago.chingados
damn it, the hell (intensifier expressing frustration)expressionvulgarFunctions as an expletive intensifier in exclamations of anger or disbelief. Closely related to 'chingada'; carries strong force. Very common in Mexican Spanish when expressing raw frustration.
¿Cómo chingados se te ocurrió hacer eso en el trabajo?How the hell did you think it was okay to do that at work?
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