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Season 3 · Episode 40
The Return
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixTeresa races to catch the train that will take her to Rubén. Mortati's head of security spots a familiar license plate. Epifanio gives Cárdenas a gift.
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diputado
congressman / deputy / representativenoun (m)El diputado presentó una nueva propuesta de ley ante el Congreso.The congressman introduced a new bill before Congress.entierro
burial / burial sitenoun (m)El entierro del arqueólogo fue descubierto cerca del río.The archaeologist's burial site was discovered near the river.pruebas
evidence / proofnoun (f, plural)La detective pasó meses reuniendo pruebas contra el sospechoso.The detective spent months gathering evidence against the suspect.guita
money / cashexpressioncolloquialRioplatense (Argentine/Uruguayan) slang for money. Very natural in casual speech in Argentina. Equivalent to 'lana' in Mexican Spanish.
Con tanta guita encima, mejor no salgas solo de noche.With that much cash on you, it's better not to go out alone at night.intermediario
intermediary / middlemannoun (m)Prefiero hablar directamente contigo, sin intermediario.I prefer to talk to you directly, without a middleman.rueda de prensa
press conferencenoun phrase (f)El gobernador convocó una rueda de prensa para dar el anuncio.The governor called a press conference to make the announcement.ándele
go ahead / alright / come on / there you goexpressioncolloquialVersatile Mexican affirmative/encouragement filler. Meaning shifts with tone: agreement, urging someone on, or acknowledging something.
Ándele, súbete al coche que nos esperan.Come on, get in the car, they're waiting for us.reelección
reelectionnoun (f)El debate sobre la reelección presidencial dividió al país.The debate over presidential reelection divided the country.chantaje
blackmailnoun (m)Lo arrestaron por chantaje a un funcionario público.He was arrested for blackmailing a public official.
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cabrón
bastard / jerk / guy (neutral between close friends)expressionvulgarExtremely common Mexican intensifier and insult. Between close friends it can be affectionate or neutral; directed at an adversary, it is strongly derogatory. Context and tone are everything.
Ese cabrón me debe dinero desde enero y no me paga.That bastard has owed me money since January and won't pay me back.chingado
damn / f***ing (intensifier) / son of a b****expressionvulgarCore Mexican vulgar intensifier with a wide range of uses depending on syntax and tone, frustration, shock, or contempt. One of the most frequent expletives in Mexican Spanish.
¡Chingado, se me olvidaron las llaves adentro!Damn it, I left my keys inside!
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