Colonel Aureliano Buendía

Derives from 'pendejo'. Used to dismiss something as ridiculous or idiotic. Common across registers in Colombia, though still informal.

In Colombian Spanish, 'alzado' often describes someone acting disrespectfully or out of line, especially toward an authority figure. In political contexts it can also mean 'risen up' (armed rebellion), and both senses appear in this episode.

'Currutaco' refers to an overly dandyish or affected man; 'alfeñique' literally means a sugar-paste sweet and figuratively describes someone very thin, delicate, or physically weak. Together they form a mocking compound insult.

While 'chévere' does not appear in this episode's dialogue, it is one of the most recognizable markers of Colombian informal speech and learners will encounter it constantly in surrounding scenes and real-life interaction. Included here as a contextual note for Colombian register awareness.