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Farewells
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Mexicanon NetflixWith political tensions rising, Daniel makes a fateful decision that tests Emilia's dreams of a future in medicine. What will loving him cost her?
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preso
prisoner, inmate; imprisonednoun (m) / adjectiveLos presos de la celda pidieron mejores condiciones de vida.The prisoners in the cell asked for better living conditions.a ver
let's see, come on then, go ahead (expression prompting action or thought)expressioncolloquialExtremely common filler and discourse marker in Latin American Spanish. Depending on intonation, it can express curiosity, challenge, mild impatience, or an invitation to proceed. Not to be confused with 'a ver si' (let's see if). Functionally distinct from its literal meaning.
A ver, cuéntame qué pasó exactamente desde el principio.Come on then, tell me exactly what happened from the beginning.campaña
campaign (political or otherwise)noun (f)El candidato recorrió varios estados durante su campaña electoral.The candidate traveled through several states during his electoral campaign.ligamento
ligamentnoun (m)El doctor explicó que el ligamento conecta dos huesos en la rodilla.The doctor explained that the ligament connects two bones in the knee.venda
bandage, dressingnoun (f)La enfermera cambió la venda de la herida dos veces al día.The nurse changed the wound's bandage twice a day.baleado
shot (by a gun), gunshot victimadjective / noun (m)Llevaron al baleado de urgencia al hospital más cercano.They rushed the gunshot victim to the nearest hospital.redada
raid, police sweepnoun (f)La policía hizo una redada en el barrio y detuvo a varios sospechosos.The police carried out a raid in the neighborhood and detained several suspects.soborno
bribe, briberynoun (m)El funcionario fue arrestado por aceptar un soborno de la empresa constructora.The official was arrested for accepting a bribe from the construction company.al cabo que
it's not like, anyway, as if (dismissive or sarcastic minimization)expressioncolloquialA fixed phrase used to dismiss or downplay something with a sarcastic or nonchalant edge. Very characteristic of Mexican colloquial speech. Closer to 'it's not like anyone cares' than to any literal reading of 'cabo' (corporal/end).
Al cabo que a él no le importa si llegamos tarde o no.It's not like he cares whether we arrive late or not.se la pasa
spends all one's time doing something, is always doing somethingexpressioncolloquialShort for 'pasársela + gerund'. Signals a habitual, often excessive behavior. Very frequent in Mexican and broader Latin American informal speech. The construction 'me la paso / se la pasa / nos la pasamos' conjugates according to subject.
Mi hermano se la pasa viendo videos en el celular en lugar de estudiar.My brother spends all his time watching videos on his phone instead of studying.
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