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Season 3 · Episode 55
A Celebrity
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixCharlie and his partner arrive at the Nicaraguan prison and arrange to lie in wait. Meanwhile, Teresa and her men find a way to infiltrate the prison.
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cárcel
prison, jailnoun (f)El juez ordenó que el acusado fuera llevado a la cárcel de inmediato.The judge ordered the accused to be taken to jail immediately.guardia
guard, security officernoun (m/f)El guardia revisó las identificaciones antes de dejarlos pasar.The guard checked the IDs before letting them through.marica
dude, man (exclamation between friends)expressioncolloquialCommon filler and address term among close friends in Colombian Spanish. Tone is entirely affectionate or excited depending on context, not an insult between people who are on familiar terms. Outsiders should read tone carefully before using it themselves.
¡Marica, no vas a creer lo que me pasó hoy en el trabajo!Dude, you are not going to believe what happened to me at work today!subdirector
deputy director, assistant wardennoun (m)El subdirector firmó los permisos para la visita.The deputy director signed the permits for the visit.emisora
radio stationnoun (f)La emisora local transmite noticias las 24 horas.The local radio station broadcasts news 24 hours a day.interno
inmate, prisonernoun (m)El interno solicitó una visita con su abogado.The inmate requested a visit with his lawyer.campaña
campaignnoun (f)El candidato lanzó una campaña publicitaria en todas las plataformas.The candidate launched an advertising campaign on all platforms.bacano
cool, awesome, greatexpressioncolloquialCharacteristic of Colombian Spanish, especially popular in Bogotá and surrounding regions. Universally positive; can describe a person, idea, place, or situation.
Ese restaurante nuevo que abrieron en el barrio está muy bacano.That new restaurant that opened in the neighborhood is really cool.pabellón
wing, ward (of a prison or hospital)noun (m)Los presos del pabellón norte fueron trasladados al sur.The inmates from the north wing were moved to the south.
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no mames
no way, you're kidding me, are you seriousexpressionvulgarVery common Mexican exclamation of disbelief or mild shock. Technically vulgar in origin but used freely in informal speech across many age groups. Softened versions exist but this form is dominant in casual conversation.
¿No mames, de verdad te ganaste el premio mayor?No way, did you really win the grand prize?chimba
awesome thing / used sarcastically: ridiculous thingexpressionvulgarColombian slang with a wide range depending on tone. Said admiringly it means something excellent; said with a sarcastic or dismissive tone it flips to mean something absurd or worthless. Considered vulgar in formal settings.
¡Esa fiesta estuvo una chimba, todo el mundo la pasó bien!That party was awesome, everyone had a great time!
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