Escobar seeks to be the 'Creole Robin Hood'

Colombian expression indicating that a situation has become very bad or dangerous. Used as an exclamation. Equivalent in feel to 'we're done for' or 'we're in deep trouble'.

From 'gallina' (hen), used figuratively for someone who gets scared and backs down at a critical moment. Playful but pointed, it's an accusation of cowardice.

Colombian expression emphasizing urgency. Used to push someone to act immediately and without delay.

One of the most characteristically Colombian expressions. Shortening of 'de una vez'. Heard constantly in everyday speech to mean 'do it now' or 'yes, immediately'.

'Vicio' literally means 'vice' or 'bad habit'. The phrase 'meter vicio' is a common Colombian euphemism for drug use, used casually in speech.

Diminutive of 'pirobo'. Depending on tone and relationship, can be a harsh insult or a teasing term between close friends. Context determines severity.

In Colombian criminal and street speech, 'calentar' means to draw unwanted attention or danger to a person or a place, not the temperature sense. A 'zona caliente' is a dangerous or watched area.