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Season 1 · Episode 15
Galán asks Lara for an explanation
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixLuis Carlos Galán asks the Minister of Justice to give him his version of the supposed recording that exists of his conversation with a drug trafficker and about "hot money" that would have entered his campaign for the Senate.
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negociar
to negotiateverbLos dos países decidieron negociar un acuerdo de paz después de años de conflicto.The two countries decided to negotiate a peace agreement after years of conflict.verraco
tough, gutsy, impressive (can also intensify negative situations: 'muy verraco' = very serious/rough)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Colombian everyday speech. Tone shifts with context, it can be admiring ('qué verraquera', what a badass move) or threatening/intensive ('un derramamiento de sangre del verraco', a seriously bad bloodbath). Closely related form 'verraquera' expresses admiration or an impressive feat.
Ese muchacho es muy verraco para los negocios, siempre consigue lo que quiere.That guy is really tough when it comes to business, he always gets what he wants.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno aprobó la extradición del sospechoso a petición del país vecino.The government approved the extradition of the suspect at the neighboring country's request.rendición
surrendernoun (f)Tras semanas de persecución, el fugitivo aceptó su rendición ante las autoridades.After weeks of pursuit, the fugitive accepted his surrender to the authorities.narcotráfico
drug traffickingnoun (m)El narcotráfico sigue siendo uno de los problemas más graves de la región.Drug trafficking remains one of the most serious problems in the region.boleta
risky, suspicious, a liability (of a person, place, or action that draws unwanted attention)expressioncolloquialIn standard Spanish 'boleta' means a ticket or slip of paper. In Colombian slang it describes something or someone who is dangerously conspicuous or a red flag, the situation 'calls attention' to itself in a bad way.
Andar con tanta plata en la mano por el centro es una boleta.Walking around downtown with that much cash in your hand is asking for trouble.orden de captura
arrest warrantnoun phrase (f)La jueza firmó la orden de captura en menos de veinticuatro horas.The judge signed the arrest warrant in less than twenty-four hours.garante
guarantor, guaranteeing partynoun (m/f)El expresidente actuó como garante en las conversaciones de paz.The former president acted as guarantor in the peace talks.pillado
spotted, known about, figured outexpressioncolloquialFrom 'pillar' (to catch, to spot). 'Los tienen pillados' means everyone in the area knows who they are and is watching them.
Ya me tienen pillado en ese café; mejor vamos a otro lugar.They've already clocked me at that café, better we go somewhere else.filtrar
to leak (information)verbAlguien filtró el informe a la prensa antes de que el gobierno lo anunciara.Someone leaked the report to the press before the government announced it.
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no jodas
no way / come on / stop messing aroundexpressionvulgarDirect and emphatic. Used to express disbelief, mild protest, or frustration. Not considered extremely offensive in Colombian casual speech among peers, but clearly vulgar in formal settings.
¿Cómo que perdiste las llaves otra vez? ¡No jodas!What do you mean you lost the keys again? Come on, seriously!
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