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Season 2 · Episode 7
It Rained for Four Years, Eleven Months and Two Days
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Colombianon NetflixMacondo's death blow takes shape as Fernanda hides another secret, and Úrsula gives her descendants a dire warning. The twins' fate entwines once again.
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masacre
massacrenoun (f)La masacre ocurrida en el pueblo quedó grabada en la memoria de todos los sobrevivientes.The massacre that occurred in the town was etched into the memory of all survivors.diluvio
deluge, torrential floodnoun (m)El diluvio duró semanas y destruyó los cultivos de toda la región.The deluge lasted weeks and destroyed crops across the entire region.toque de queda
curfewnoun phrase (m)Después del toque de queda, las calles quedaron completamente vacías.After the curfew, the streets were completely empty.sindicalista
trade unionist, labor organizernoun (m/f)El sindicalista organizó a los trabajadores para exigir mejores condiciones.The labor organizer rallied the workers to demand better conditions.requisar
to search, to requisition, to raidverbLos soldados llegaron a requisar todas las viviendas de la manzana.The soldiers came to search every home on the block.sospechoso
suspect; suspiciousnoun/adjective (m)Detuvieron a varios sospechosos en las primeras horas de la investigación.Several suspects were detained in the first hours of the investigation.huelga
strike (labor)noun (f)Los obreros declararon una huelga para protestar por los bajos salarios.The workers declared a strike to protest their low wages.
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carajo
damn it, hell (strong exclamative)expressionvulgarExtremely common throughout Latin America as an intensifier of frustration or urgency. Appears here in military commands. Ranges from annoyed to furious depending on tone.
¡Apágalo de una vez, carajo, que ya no aguanto más ese ruido!Turn it off already, damn it, I can't stand that noise anymore!hijo de puta
son of a bitch (extremely strong insult)expressionvulgarOne of the strongest insults in Latin American Spanish. Used here by a figure of authority in a coercive, threatening context. Not softened by context.
Cuando se enteró del engaño, le gritó hijo de puta frente a todos.When he found out about the betrayal, he shouted 'son of a bitch' at him in front of everyone.la joda
the mess, the commotion, the hassle (what the hell is going on)expressionvulgarIn Colombian and Rioplatense usage, 'joda' refers to a chaotic situation, a nuisance, or a crowd causing trouble. The phrase '¿qué es la joda?' is a frustrated demand for an explanation of the disorder. Context determines whether it is mildly coarse or very rude.
¿Qué es la joda afuera? Parece que hay una pelea en la calle.What the hell is going on outside? It sounds like there's a fight in the street.
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