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Season 1 · Episode 7
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Mexicanon NetflixAna María and Andrés argue over how to solve various problems, both personal and professional. Meanwhile, Joaquín sets up dinner with the governor.
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güey
dude, man (used as a general address or filler)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in everyday Mexican speech. Can be affectionate among friends or neutral as a filler. Spelling varies, often written 'wey'. Not considered offensive between friends, though inappropriate in formal settings.
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste lo que pasó en las noticias?Hey, dude, did you see what happened on the news?huelga
strike (labor)noun (f)Los trabajadores se declararon en huelga para exigir mejores salarios.The workers went on strike to demand better wages.denuncia
formal complaint, criminal reportnoun (f)Presentó una denuncia ante el ministerio público por el robo.She filed a formal complaint with the public prosecutor's office for the robbery.impunidad
impunitynoun (f)La corrupción prospera donde existe impunidad.Corruption thrives where impunity exists.clausurado
shut down, sealed (by authorities)adjective / past participleEl local fue clausurado por no cumplir con las normas de seguridad.The place was shut down for failing to meet safety regulations.liquidez
liquidity, available cashnoun (f)La empresa tuvo problemas de liquidez tras la crisis económica.The company had liquidity problems after the economic crisis.colateral
collateral (financial)noun (m)El banco pidió su casa como colateral para aprobar el préstamo.The bank asked for his house as collateral to approve the loan.orden de aprehensión
arrest warrantnoun phrase (f)El juez firmó la orden de aprehensión contra el sospechoso.The judge signed the arrest warrant against the suspect.
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pedo
problem, mess, situation (serious trouble)expressionvulgarLiterally 'fart', but in Mexican colloquial use 'pedo' means a serious problem or complicated situation. 'Estar en un pedo' means to be in deep trouble. Context makes the meaning clear. Very frequent in informal speech.
Se metió en un pedo enorme por no avisar a tiempo.He got himself into a huge mess for not giving notice in time.no mames
no way, are you serious, what the hellexpressionvulgarOne of the most common Mexican expletives expressing surprise, disbelief, or frustration. Considered vulgar but widely used in casual speech. Softened forms include 'no manches'.
No mames, ¿en serio te comiste toda la pizza tú solo?No way, you seriously ate the whole pizza by yourself?puta madre
damn it, for f***'s sake (strong expression of frustration)expressionvulgarA very strong Mexican expletive expressing intense frustration or anger. Not directed at anyone literally; it is a venting expression. Considered very crude and inappropriate in formal or mixed company.
¡Puta madre, se me olvidó el cargador en casa!Damn it, I forgot my charger at home!
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