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Season 1 · Episode 5
Centennial
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 43 min
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Mexicanon NetflixAna María suspects someone is sabotaging the opening of the new Monarca hotel. Ilán's presence at the centennial party creates tension for Andrés.
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cártel
cartel (organized criminal organization)noun (m)Las autoridades llevan años intentando desmantelar ese cártel.The authorities have been trying to dismantle that cartel for years.agave
agave plant (the succulent used to make tequila and mezcal)noun (m)El agave tarda años en madurar antes de que se pueda cosechar.The agave plant takes years to mature before it can be harvested.delegado
local government official, borough administratornoun (m)El delegado anunció nuevas obras para mejorar el alumbrado público.The borough administrator announced new projects to improve public lighting.centenario
centennial, hundredth anniversarynoun (m)La empresa celebró su centenario con una gran exposición histórica.The company celebrated its centennial with a large historical exhibition.inaugurar
to inaugurate, to open officiallyverbMañana inauguran el nuevo centro cultural en el centro de la ciudad.Tomorrow they officially open the new cultural center downtown.güey
dude, man, buddy (used as address or filler)expressioncolloquialOne of the most frequent address terms in Mexican informal speech among peers. Can be affectionate, neutral, or even mildly confrontational depending on tone. Spelling varies (wey, güey). Not inherently offensive in peer contexts.
Oye, güey, ya son las tres de la mañana, mejor vámonos.Hey, dude, it's already three in the morning, we should head out.sabotear
to sabotageverbAlguien intentó sabotear la presentación desconectando el proyector.Someone tried to sabotage the presentation by unplugging the projector.clausurar
to shut down, to close by official orderverbEl gobierno clausuró el negocio por no cumplir con las normas de seguridad.The government shut down the business for failing to meet safety standards.
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no mames
no way, you've got to be kidding, what the hellexpressionvulgarExtremely common Mexican exclamation expressing disbelief, shock, or exasperation. Its literal origin is obscene but it has lost shock value in casual speech among friends. Intensity varies widely by tone.
¿No mames, te comiste toda la pizza tú solo?No way, you ate the whole pizza by yourself?madres
used in fixed expressions for emphasis, negation, or exclamationexpressionvulgarAppears in several fixed phrases in this episode. 'Me vale madres' means 'I don't give a damn'. 'Puta madre' is a strong expletive of shock or frustration. The standalone word shifts meaning entirely depending on the phrase around it.
Le vale madres lo que digan los demás; sigue adelante con su proyecto.He doesn't give a damn what others say; he keeps moving forward with his project.
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