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Season 1 · Episode 10
Escobar makes his foray into politics easier
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixLittle by little Pablo Escobar begins to have greater visibility among voters without much effort and his passage to politics is easier. However, things could be complicated for him because there are those who do not believe in him.
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patrón
boss / the man in chargeexpressioncolloquialUsed across Colombia to address or refer to a powerful boss figure, often with admiration or loyalty. Can carry undertones of absolute authority, not just workplace hierarchy. Also used as a respectful address between acquaintances in some contexts.
Todo el barrio le decía patrón porque era él quien ponía las reglas.The whole neighborhood called him boss because he was the one who set the rules.narcotráfico
drug traffickingnoun (masculine)El gobierno anunció una nueva estrategia para combatir el narcotráfico en la región.The government announced a new strategy to combat drug trafficking in the region.debate
parliamentary debate / formal hearingnoun (masculine)La ministra fue citada a un debate en el Congreso para explicar sus decisiones.The minister was called to a debate in Congress to explain her decisions.dineros calientes
dirty money / hot money (proceeds from crime)noun phrase (masculine plural)Varios clubes deportivos fueron investigados por aceptar dineros calientes.Several sports clubs were investigated for accepting dirty money.Ave María
Wow / Good Lord / Oh my goodnessexpressioncolloquialA Colombian exclamation of surprise, admiration, or exasperation borrowed from the prayer. Carries no strong religious weight in casual use, it functions purely as an interjection. Especially associated with Antioqueño speech.
¡Ave María, qué calor tan horrible el de hoy!Good Lord, what horrible heat today!posesionarse
to be sworn in / to take officeverb (reflexive)El nuevo alcalde se posesionó ante miles de ciudadanos en la plaza central.The new mayor was sworn in before thousands of citizens in the central square.fortuna
fortune / wealthnoun (feminine)Nadie sabía con certeza cómo había acumulado semejante fortuna en tan poco tiempo.Nobody knew for certain how he had accumulated such a fortune in such a short time.verraquera
something awesome / outstanding resultexpressioncolloquialDerives from verraco (a tough, impressive person or thing). Used to express admiration for an achievement, a plan, or a person. Entirely positive in this usage. Very characteristic of Colombian Spanish, especially in Antioquia.
El concierto estuvo una verraquera, nunca había visto algo así.The concert was incredible. I'd never seen anything like it.lavado de activos
money launderingnoun phrase (masculine)La fiscalía abrió una investigación por lavado de activos contra la empresa.The prosecutor's office opened a money laundering investigation against the company.impunidad
impunitynoun (feminine)Los ciudadanos salieron a marchar contra la impunidad en el sistema judicial.Citizens took to the streets to march against impunity in the judicial system.
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guevón
idiot / dude (context-dependent)expressionvulgarExtremely common in Colombian informal speech. Between close male friends it can be affectionate or simply mean 'dude'. Directed at someone in anger it is a genuine insult. Register flips entirely with tone and relationship, the same word functions as warm address or sharp criticism.
¿Qué hiciste, guevón? ¡Te dije que no tocaras eso!What did you do, man? I told you not to touch that!
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