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Season 3 · Episode 29
Hiding Is Not an Option
La Reina del Sur
C1Latin American42 min
Teresa and her crew reunite with Faustino's gang in Bolivia. Sheila tells her husband her news. A video about Teresa goes viral on social media.
Expressions to listen for
12pendejoidiot, dumbass
vulgarAppears ~4× in this episode
Very common Mexican Spanish insult. Ranges from mildly insulting to deeply offensive depending on tone and context. Used between equals in frustration or mockingly toward someone perceived as incompetent.
No seas pendejo, hombre, ¿cómo se te ocurre hacer eso?Don't be an idiot, man, how could you do something like that?
chingadodamn, f***ing (intensifier expressing frustration or shock)
vulgar
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cabrónbastard, asshole (also used as strong emphasis between friends)
vulgarAppears ~5× in this episode
Highly context-dependent. Among close friends it can be almost affectionate; directed at strangers or enemies it is a serious insult. The tone of voice and relationship between speakers determines the reading.
Ese cabrón se fue sin pagar su parte de la cuenta, como siempre.That bastard left without paying his share of the bill, as always.
Key vocabulary
17jinete·rider, horseman (used as a code name for informants in this context)
noun (m.)essential
En la novela, el jinete misterioso nunca revelaba su identidad.In the novel, the mysterious rider never revealed his identity.
pruebas·evidence, proof
noun (f. pl.)essential