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Season 3 · Episode 56
Save Him
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixFather Gonzo gets an offer of help — or is it a trick? Vivian goes into labor. Teresa's team creates chaos so Landero's father can be rescued unnoticed.
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cárcel
prison, jailnoun (f)Su hermano lleva tres años en la cárcel esperando el juicio.His brother has been in jail for three years waiting for trial.enfermería
infirmary, sick baynoun (f)El guardia llevó al herido directo a la enfermería del edificio.The guard took the injured man directly to the building's infirmary.alarma
alarmnoun (f)Cuando sonó la alarma, todos salieron corriendo del edificio.When the alarm went off, everyone ran out of the building.abusado
be sharp / stay alert / watch outexpressioncolloquialUsed in Mexican Spanish as a warning to someone to be careful, sharp, or on guard. Does not mean 'abused' in this context.
Abusado con ese tipo, que no es de fiar.Stay sharp around that guy, he can't be trusted.extracción
extraction, extraction point (in tactical context: pickup/escape point)noun (f)El equipo se reunió en el punto de extracción para salir de la zona.The team gathered at the extraction point to leave the area.pabellón
ward, block (in a prison or hospital)noun (m)Los presos más peligrosos están en el pabellón de máxima seguridad.The most dangerous inmates are in the maximum security block.chantaje
blackmail, extortionnoun (m)Lo arrestaron por chantaje después de amenazar a varios empresarios.He was arrested for blackmail after threatening several businesspeople.relevo
relief (shift), replacement guardnoun (m)El guardia llevaba ocho horas de turno y esperaba el relevo con ansias.The guard had been on shift for eight hours and eagerly awaited his relief.
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cabrón
bastard / dude (varies by tone, insult or rough address between close friends)expressionvulgarHighly context-dependent. Between friends it can be almost affectionate; directed at an enemy it is a sharp insult. Tone and relationship determine meaning entirely.
Ese cabrón nunca llega a tiempo a nada.That bastard never shows up on time for anything.hijo de la chingada
son of a bitch (extremely strong insult)expressionvulgarOne of the strongest insults in Mexican Spanish. Used to express intense anger or contempt toward a person. Very common in heated moments in Mexican and Mexican-American speech.
Cuando se enteró de la traición, gritó que ese tipo era un hijo de la chingada.When he found out about the betrayal, he shouted that guy was a son of a bitch.chingada madre
damn it / what the hell (exclamation of extreme frustration)expressionvulgarA strong Mexican Spanish expletive expressing shock, frustration, or anger. Used as a standalone exclamation.
¡Chingada madre, se me olvidó el pasaporte en casa!Damn it, I left my passport at home!
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