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Season 1 · Episode 6
The Other Reality
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 43 min
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Mexicanon NetflixPablo is publicly accused of sexual assault. Camila is involved in the backlash as their parents fight over how to respond. Joaquín meets with Emilio.
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pedo
problem, mess, trouble (slang register, very common in Mexico)noun (masculine)Llegué tarde al trabajo y se armó un pedo enorme con mi jefe.I arrived late to work and a huge problem blew up with my boss.demandar
to sue, to file a legal claim againstverbLa empresa decidió demandar al contratista por incumplimiento.The company decided to sue the contractor for breach of contract.armarse un pedo
for a big problem or drama to erupt, to kick offexpressioncolloquialA fixed phrase built on 'pedo' (problem). 'Se armó un pedo' means a situation blew up or became chaotic. Very common in colloquial Mexican speech to describe social, family, or public drama.
Cuando salió la noticia en los medios, se armó un pedo enorme en la empresa.When the news broke, a huge mess erupted at the company.denuncia
formal complaint, criminal report filed with authoritiesnoun (feminine)Ella fue a la policía a poner una denuncia por robo.She went to the police to file a report for theft.perito
forensic expert, technical specialist (used in legal/investigative contexts)noun (masculine)Los peritos del laboratorio analizaron las muestras del incendio.The forensic experts in the lab analyzed the fire samples.relaciones públicas
public relations (PR)noun phrase (feminine plural)Contrataron a una agencia de relaciones públicas para manejar la crisis.They hired a PR agency to manage the crisis.agraviada
the aggrieved party, the victim (legal term)noun/adjective (feminine)El abogado explicó los derechos de la agraviada ante el juez.The lawyer explained the victim's rights before the judge.acoso sexual
sexual harassmentnoun phrase (masculine)La empresa implementó un protocolo claro contra el acoso sexual.The company implemented a clear protocol against sexual harassment.correccional de menores
juvenile detention centernoun phrase (feminine)El juez ordenó que el joven fuera enviado a una correccional de menores.The judge ordered the young man to be sent to a juvenile detention center.
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puta madre
Damn it, holy shit (strong expletive expressing frustration or shock)expressionvulgarOne of the most common strong expletives in Mexican Spanish. Used to vent frustration or react to bad news. Not directed at a person in this usage; it is a standalone exclamation.
¡Puta madre, se me cayó todo el café encima!Damn it, I spilled all the coffee on myself!no mames
No way, you're kidding me, that's insane (expression of strong disbelief or frustration)expressionvulgarExtremely common in Mexican everyday speech across many contexts. Can express shock, disbelief, or annoyance. Technically derived from a crude verb but widely used and not considered maximally offensive among peers.
¿Que reprobaste tres materias? ¡No mames, güey!You failed three classes? No way, dude!estar hasta la madre
to be fed up, to have had enoughexpressionvulgarA fixed expression of total exasperation. The intensity is strong but the phrase is very widely used in informal Mexican speech. Can refer to being overwhelmed, exhausted, or furious.
Ya estoy hasta la madre de que nadie cumpla sus promesas.I've had it with nobody keeping their promises.
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