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Season 1 · Episode 5
Remedios Moscote
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Colombianon NetflixArcadio becomes the school's principal, and Pilar has significant news for Aureliano. Remedios fills the Buendía home with joy — until tragedy strikes.
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godo
Conservative (politically) / old-fashioned / reactionaryexpressioncolloquialA historically loaded Colombian term. Originally a pejorative used by Liberals to label members of the Conservative Party. In the context of Colombian political history (Liberal vs. Conservative conflict), calling someone 'godo' is an accusation, not a neutral descriptor. Still used colloquially today.
Mi abuelo era tan godo que jamás votó por ningún candidato que no fuera del Partido Conservador.My grandfather was such a Conservative that he never voted for any candidate outside the Conservative Party.mija
my dear / honey / sweetheart (to a girl or woman)expressioncolloquialContraction of 'mi hija'. Used widely in Colombian Spanish by older women addressing younger women or girls, regardless of actual family relationship. Warm and affectionate in tone. The masculine form 'mijo' works the same way.
Mija, siéntese aquí y cuénteme qué le pasó.Honey, sit down here and tell me what happened.a cuenta de qué
for what reason / on what grounds / why on earthexpressioncolloquialA rhetorical challenge phrase expressing indignation or disbelief. Used to question the justification behind someone's demand or expectation. Stronger and more confrontational than a simple '¿por qué?'
¿A cuenta de qué me tienes que pedir permiso para salir con mis amigos?On what grounds do you have to ask me for permission to go out with my friends?duelo
mourning / period of griefnoun (masculine)La familia guardó duelo durante tres meses después del accidente.The family observed mourning for three months after the accident.pelado
kid / young personexpressioncolloquialExtremely common in everyday Colombian speech across all social classes. Used affectionately or neutrally to refer to children, teenagers, or young adults. Rarely carries a negative tone unless the context is clearly critical.
Esos pelados del barrio arman bulla hasta las once de la noche.Those kids from the neighborhood make noise until eleven at night.afanarse
to rush / to stress out / to hurry yourselfexpressioncolloquialVery characteristic Colombian usage. 'No te afanes' is one of the most natural ways to tell someone to relax and not rush. The noun 'afán' (hurry, stress) is equally common.
No te afanes tanto, que la reunión no empieza hasta las tres.Don't stress so much, the meeting doesn't start until three.pelotón de fusilamiento
firing squadnoun phrase (masculine)El general fue condenado y enfrentó el pelotón de fusilamiento al amanecer.The general was sentenced and faced the firing squad at dawn.bastardo
illegitimate child / bastardnoun / adjective (masculine)En esa época, criar a un bastardo era considerado una deshonra para la familia.In that era, raising an illegitimate child was considered a disgrace to the family.tregua
truce / temporary peacenoun (feminine)Los dos hermanos hicieron una tregua durante las fiestas para no arruinar la reunión.The two brothers called a truce during the holidays to avoid ruining the gathering.envenenado
poisonedadjective / past participleEncontraron al perro envenenado cerca del río y llamaron al veterinario de urgencia.They found the dog poisoned near the river and called the vet urgently.atravesado
lodged crosswise / stuck across / transverseadjective / past participleEl hueso quedó atravesado en la garganta del niño y tuvieron que llevarlo al médico.The bone got lodged crosswise in the child's throat and they had to take him to the doctor.
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