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Season 2 · Episode 9
Señor presidente
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixSiso aggressively interrogates Conejo, hoping to discover Teresa's whereabouts. Oleg asks the Russian president for permission to leave the country.
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escuincle
kid, bratexpressioncolloquialMexican Spanish term for a child or young person, often with a dismissive or slightly affectionate edge depending on tone. Can range from endearing to insulting. Spelled also as 'escuincla' in feminine form.
Ese escuincle no para de hacer ruido desde que llegó.That brat hasn't stopped making noise since he arrived.secuestrar
to kidnap, to abductverbLa policía logró liberar a los niños que habían sido secuestrados.The police managed to free the children who had been kidnapped.güey
dude, man, guyexpressioncolloquialOne of the most common terms of address in Mexican and Mexican-American Spanish. Between friends it is neutral or affectionate; directed at a stranger or enemy it can be offensive. Also spelled 'wey'. Used here between male characters in a familiar register.
Oye, güey, ¿cuándo me vas a devolver el libro que te presté?Hey, dude, when are you going to give me back the book I lent you?traidor
traitor, betrayernoun/adjectiveNadie en el pueblo quería hablar con el traidor.Nobody in the town wanted to speak with the traitor.amenaza
threat, warningnounRecibió una amenaza anónima por correo electrónico.He received an anonymous threat by email.órale
okay, alright, come on, wowexpressioncolloquialExtremely versatile Mexican Spanish expression. Tone and meaning shift entirely with intonation: it can express agreement, encouragement, surprise, or signal that someone is moving too fast. Very common in everyday Mexican and Mexican-American speech.
¡Órale, ya vámonos o vamos a llegar tarde!Come on, let's go already or we're going to be late!intervenido
tapped, monitored, interceptedadjectiveDesde que empezó la investigación, su teléfono está intervenido.Since the investigation started, his phone has been tapped.orden de detención
arrest warrantnoun phraseEl juez firmó una orden de detención contra el sospechoso.The judge signed an arrest warrant against the suspect.testigo
witnessnounEl programa de protección de testigos ayuda a mantener seguros a quienes declaran.The witness protection program helps keep those who testify safe.venganza
revenge, vengeancenounDecidió dejar ir la venganza y enfocarse en su familia.She decided to let go of revenge and focus on her family.
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cabrón
bastard, jerk, assholeexpressionvulgarVery strong insult in most contexts, though between close friends it can be used affectionately or humorously. Context and tone are everything. Used by multiple characters with clear anger or contempt.
No puedo creer lo que hizo ese cabrón con el dinero de todos.I can't believe what that bastard did with everyone's money.
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