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Season 2 · Episode 53
A los pies de Abraham Lincoln
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixSheldon informs Alejandro about the new plan the U.S. government has for the Mexican presidency. Teresa travels to Washington, D.C. to save a friend.
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güey
dude, man, idiot (depending on tone)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Mexican and Mexican-American speech. Between friends it is neutral to affectionate; directed at a stranger or rival it can be dismissive or insulting. The tone and context determine the meaning entirely.
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche?Hey, dude, did you already see last night's game?traidor
traitornoun (m)El traidor fue expulsado del grupo sin ninguna explicación.The traitor was expelled from the group without any explanation.órale
come on, let's go, alright, wowexpressioncolloquialA versatile Mexican and Mexican-American interjection. It can urge action ('let's go'), show agreement ('alright'), or express surprise ('wow'). One of the most culturally distinctive words in this register.
¡Órale, ya es tarde, vámonos antes de que cierren!Come on, it's already late, let's get out of here before they close!trasladar
to transfer, to move (a person or thing to another location)verbVan a trasladar al prisionero a otra instalación esta noche.They are going to transfer the prisoner to another facility tonight.cómplice
accomplice, partner in crimenoun (m/f)La policía arrestó al cómplice del ladrón al día siguiente.The police arrested the thief's accomplice the next day.localizador
tracking device, locatornoun (m)Le pusieron un localizador al vehículo para rastrear sus movimientos.They put a tracking device on the vehicle to monitor its movements.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)La orden de extradición llegó antes de que él pudiera huir del país.The extradition order arrived before he could flee the country.infiltrada
undercover agent, infiltratornoun/adjective (f)La agente infiltrada pasó dos años dentro de la organización criminal.The undercover agent spent two years inside the criminal organization.patrocinador
sponsor, backer, financiernoun (m)El patrocinador principal de la campaña donó millones de dólares.The campaign's main sponsor donated millions of dollars.
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pendejo
idiot, fool, dumbassexpressionvulgarA strong insult widely used in Mexican and Mexican-American speech. Severity shifts with context, between very close friends it can be almost affectionate, but directed at an adversary it is genuinely offensive.
Se equivocó otra vez. Es un pendejo ese tipo.He messed up again. That guy is such an idiot.no mames
no way, are you serious, damnexpressionvulgarExtremely common in Mexican and Mexican-American speech. Expresses disbelief, frustration, or amazement. Considered vulgar but is used freely in informal settings. Literally references a bodily act but has lost that literal sense in everyday use.
¡No mames, se cayó el sistema justo cuando iba a pagar!No way, the system crashed right when I was about to pay!
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