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Season 3 · Episode 1
Dying to Live
C1Latin American42 min
on Netflix
on NetflixAfter four years of solitary confinement in a US prison, Teresa receives a visit from a stranger who gives her a hidden message — and hope of an escape.
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mija
my daughter, honey, sweetie (term of endearment)expressioncolloquialContraction of 'mi hija'. Used widely by parents, grandparents, or older relatives when addressing a younger woman or girl. Can also be used between close female friends in some contexts. Signals warmth and emotional closeness.
Cuídate mucho en el viaje, mija, y llámame cuando llegues.Take good care of yourself on the trip, honey, and call me when you get there.aislamiento
isolation, solitary confinementnoun (m)Después de tantos meses en aislamiento, le costaba trabajo hablar con la gente.After so many months in isolation, it was hard for her to talk to people.refugio
shelter, refugenoun (m)Durante la tormenta, toda la familia se metió al refugio del sótano.During the storm, the whole family went into the basement shelter.condena
sentence, convictionnoun (f)El juez le impuso una condena de diez años por robo a mano armada.The judge handed down a ten-year sentence for armed robbery.sometimiento
submission, surrender (legal/political)noun (m)El gobierno propuso una ley de sometimiento para reducir la violencia del crimen organizado.The government proposed a surrender law to reduce organized crime violence.reelección
reelectionnoun (f)El presidente anunció que buscaría la reelección en los próximos comicios.The president announced he would seek reelection in the upcoming elections.gabacho
the United States; a U.S. American (informal/ethnic slang)expressioncolloquialIn Mexican and Mexican-American usage refers to the U.S. or to Anglo-Americans. Not universally considered offensive but carries an in-group, irreverent tone. Learners should recognize it passively and use it carefully.
Muchos de mis primos se fueron al gabacho buscando trabajo.A lot of my cousins headed to the States looking for work.micrófono
microphone, wire (surveillance device)noun (m)Le encontraron un micrófono escondido en el bolsillo de la chamarra.They found a hidden microphone in the jacket pocket.fajo
wad, bundle (of bills)noun (m)El cajero le entregó un fajo de billetes recién contados.The teller handed him a wad of freshly counted bills.
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chingado
damn, f***ing (general intensifier of frustration)expressionvulgarExtremely common Mexican Spanish intensifier expressing anger, frustration, or surprise. One of the most versatile vulgar terms in Mexican Spanish, its exact force depends heavily on tone and context. Not interchangeable across all Spanish-speaking communities; particularly associated with Mexican and Mexican-American speech.
Se me olvidó el cargador en casa, ¡chingado!I left my charger at home, damn it!cabrón
bastard, jerk (strong insult, also used between friends)expressionvulgarHighly context-dependent. Between close male friends it can be almost affectionate; directed at an adversary it is a sharp insult. Tone and relationship between speakers determine which reading applies.
Ese cabrón me prometió que iba a venir y nunca apareció.That bastard promised me he'd come and never showed up.
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