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Season 3 · Episode 28
Worse Than Before
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixKaren gives Teresa a key but reveals that two more are needed. Gen Garrido tests Danilo's trustworthiness. The DEA closes in on Teresa and her crew.
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jinete
rider / horseman (used here as a code name)noun (m.)Le asignaron el código de jinete dentro de la red de espionaje.They assigned him the code name rider within the spy network.pues
well / then / so (discourse filler)expressioncolloquialExtremely high-frequency filler and discourse connector across all Latin American varieties. Can close a statement, soften a command, show resignation, or simply fill a pause. In Colombian speech it frequently appears at the end of sentences.
Si no quieres venir, pues quédate en casa.If you don't want to come, well then just stay home.pruebas
evidence / proofnoun (f. pl.)Sin pruebas, el fiscal no puede presentar el caso ante el juez.Without evidence, the prosecutor can't present the case before the judge.güey
dude / man / idiot (depending on tone)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Mexican and Mexican-American speech. Tone determines whether it is affectionate, neutral, or insulting. Often spelled 'wey' in informal writing.
Oye, güey, ¿a qué hora nos vemos en el restaurante?Hey, dude, what time are we meeting at the restaurant?trato
deal / agreementnoun (m.)Si no cumples tu parte, el trato se cancela.If you don't hold up your end, the deal is off.conspiración
conspiracy / plotnoun (f.)Varios funcionarios estaban involucrados en la conspiración para derrocar al gobierno.Several officials were involved in the conspiracy to overthrow the government.informante
informantnoun (m./f.)El informante le pasaba datos confidenciales a la agencia cada semana.The informant passed confidential information to the agency every week.órale
alright / okay / come on / let's goexpressioncolloquialExtremely versatile Mexican and Mexican-American interjection. Can signal agreement, encouragement, surprise, or acknowledgment depending on intonation.
Órale, nos vemos a las ocho en el parque.Alright, see you at eight at the park.refuerzos
backup / reinforcementsnoun (m. pl.)Los oficiales pidieron refuerzos porque el sospechoso estaba armado.The officers called for backup because the suspect was armed.residencia
residence / official dwellingnoun (f.)La primera dama no salía de la residencia presidencial desde hacía semanas.The first lady had not left the presidential residence for weeks.
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cabrón
bastard / jerk / tough guy (highly context-dependent)expressionvulgarIn Mexican and Mexican-American speech it functions as a strong insult between adversaries but can also be used between close male friends as a rough term of address. Context and tone are everything.
¡Ese cabrón me robó el estacionamiento justo cuando yo estaba entrando!That bastard stole my parking spot right as I was pulling in!
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