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Season 2 · Episode 1
We All Have Secrets
C1MexicanFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 43 min
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Mexicanon NetflixPower dynamics shift when Cecilia chooses a new CEO for Monarca. Agustín's daughter, Sofía, returns for his funeral. Martin delves into the past.
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acciones
shares, stock (in a company)noun (f, plural)Mi tía vendió todas sus acciones antes de que bajara la bolsa.My aunt sold all her shares before the market dropped.acuerdo
agreement, dealnoun (m)Firmamos un acuerdo con la empresa proveedora la semana pasada.We signed an agreement with the supplier company last week.qué pedo
what's up, what's going on (casual greeting or expression of surprise/confusion)expressioncolloquialVery common in informal Mexican Spanish. Used between people who know each other well. Depending on tone, it can be a relaxed greeting or a confrontational 'what's the deal here?'
Llegó tarde a la reunión y su jefe le preguntó: '¿Qué pedo contigo?'He arrived late to the meeting and his boss asked him: 'What's going on with you?'procurador
attorney general, chief prosecutornoun (m)El procurador anunció una investigación contra funcionarios corruptos.The attorney general announced an investigation against corrupt officials.correccional de menores
juvenile detention centernoun phrase (m)El juez lo envió al correccional de menores por seis meses.The judge sent him to the juvenile detention center for six months.sentencia
sentence, rulingnoun (f)La sentencia del juez sorprendió a todos los presentes en la sala.The judge's ruling surprised everyone present in the courtroom.cómplice
accomplicenoun (m/f)La policía arrestó al ladrón y a su cómplice esa misma noche.The police arrested the thief and his accomplice that same night.fuga
escape, flight (from justice)noun (f)La fuga del prisionero provocó una búsqueda en todo el estado.The prisoner's escape triggered a search across the entire state.derecho de piso
protection payment, extortion fee paid to criminal organizationsnoun phrase (m)Muchos comerciantes del mercado pagan derecho de piso para no tener problemas.Many market vendors pay protection money to avoid trouble.colgar la medalla
to take the credit for something, to claim someone else's achievement as your ownexpressioncolloquialFigurative expression implying someone is appropriating praise or recognition that belongs to another person.
El director no hizo nada, pero en la conferencia de prensa se colgó la medalla.The director did nothing, but at the press conference he took all the credit.
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puta madre
damn it, what the hell (very strong expression of anger or frustration)expressionvulgarOne of the most common strong expletives in Mexican Spanish. Tone shifts completely with context: it can express rage, disbelief, or even admiration between close friends. In arguments it signals someone has hit a breaking point.
¡Puta madre, se me olvidó el cargador en la oficina!Damn it, I left my charger at the office!chinga tu madre
go to hell, screw you (very strong insult used to dismiss or reject someone)expressionvulgarExtremely strong. Used to cut off conversation or express total rejection of a person. Not used lightly; it signals a serious rupture between speakers.
Cuando le dijeron que no tenía razón, respondió con un 'chinga tu madre' y se fue.When they told him he was wrong, he shot back with 'screw you' and left.
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