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Season 3 · Episode 59
The Informant
C1Latin American42 min
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on NetflixSofía wakes up to find a note that was left for her. Teresa and her men arrive in Mexico City, where they meet with Gen. Garrido's allies to form a plan.
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informante
informant, insider sourcenoun (m/f)La policía usó a un informante para infiltrar la organización.The police used an informant to infiltrate the organization.traicionar
to betrayverbNunca pensé que mi mejor amigo me iba a traicionar así.I never thought my best friend was going to betray me like that.echar la mano
to lend a hand, to help outexpressioncolloquialVery common Mexican and Mexican-American expression for helping someone. More personal and warm than just 'ayudar.' Often implies doing a favor out of loyalty or goodwill.
¿Me echas la mano con estas cajas? Están muy pesadas.Can you lend me a hand with these boxes? They're really heavy.infiltrarse
to infiltrate, to sneak intoverb (reflexive)El agente logró infiltrarse en la reunión sin ser detectado.The agent managed to infiltrate the meeting without being detected.proveedor
supplier, vendor, providernoun (m)El restaurante cambió de proveedor porque los precios subieron mucho.The restaurant changed suppliers because prices went up a lot.cuate
buddy, pal, close friendexpressioncolloquialMexican Spanish term for a close friend or companion. Used warmly and casually. Also literally means 'twin' in some regions, but in everyday conversation it almost always means 'buddy.'
Mis cuates y yo vamos a ver el partido esta noche en casa de Roberto.My buddies and I are going to watch the game tonight at Roberto's place.aliarse
to ally oneself, to form an allianceverb (reflexive)Los dos partidos decidieron aliarse para ganar las elecciones.The two parties decided to ally themselves to win the elections.chantajear
to blackmailverbLo arrestaron por chantajear a varios funcionarios del gobierno.He was arrested for blackmailing several government officials.tapadera
front, cover (for illegal activity)noun (f)La tienda de electrónicos era solo una tapadera para lavar dinero.The electronics store was just a front for laundering money.
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pinche
damn, freaking, lousy (intensifier)expressionvulgarVery common Mexican Spanish intensifier placed before a noun. Adds frustration, contempt, or emphasis. Technically refers to a kitchen helper, but as slang it functions purely as an expletive modifier. Common across Mexican and Mexican-American speech.
Ya no aguanto esta pinche computadora, se traba todo el tiempo.I can't take this damn computer anymore, it freezes all the time.cabrón
bastard, jerk (exclamation of surprise or anger)expressionvulgarOne of the most versatile vulgar words in Mexican Spanish. Tone shifts heavily by context: it can express genuine anger, surprise, or even rough affection between close friends. Between strangers or in conflict, it lands as a serious insult.
¡Ah, cabrón, no me dijiste que ya sabías la verdad!Holy crap, you didn't tell me you already knew the truth!
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