Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal S01E33: Spanish study pack

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Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal S01E33: Spanish study pack

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hágalego ahead, do it, come on, let's go

colloquial

A versatile imperative expression used to encourage action, grant permission, or express agreement. Tone and context determine exact meaning, it can urge someone to proceed, agree to a plan, or simply say 'okay, go for it'.

Si ya tienes todo listo, hágale y empieza la presentación.If you already have everything ready, go ahead and start the presentation.

frescorelax, don't worry, it's fine, cool

colloquial

Used to calm someone down or reassure them. Often repeated for emphasis ('fresco, fresco'). Can also simply mean 'cool' or 'fine' as an affirmation. Very common across all social levels in Colombia.

Fresco, que yo me encargo de hablar con el jefe.Don't worry, I'll handle talking to the boss.

mercadrugs, merchandise (specifically illegal product)

colloquial

Short for 'mercancía'. In the context of drug trafficking it refers specifically to the drug product being moved. In everyday markets it can mean any goods, but in criminal contexts the meaning is unambiguous.

Los agentes decomisaron la merca antes de que llegara al destino.The agents seized the product before it reached its destination.

cuchamom, mother

colloquial

Affectionate Colombian slang for mother, used especially in Medellín and Antioquia. Warm and informal, it signals closeness and affection, never disrespect. Also sometimes used for an older woman in general.

La cucha de mi amigo siempre nos preparaba el desayuno antes del colegio.My friend's mom always made us breakfast before school.

traquetodrug trafficker, someone living the narco lifestyle

colloquial

Refers specifically to someone involved in the drug trade, or someone who flaunts wealth associated with that world. Can be used literally or with a hint of dark humor. 'Mini traqueto' implies a small-time or aspiring criminal.

En ese barrio todo el mundo sabía quién era el traqueto de la esquina.In that neighborhood everyone knew who the trafficker on the corner was.

vueltaa job, a deal, an operation (often illegal or risky)

colloquial

Literally means 'turn' or 'errand', but in criminal or informal contexts it refers to a specific mission, deal, or operation. The meaning is strongly context-dependent, in neutral conversation it just means an errand or round trip.

Le encargaron una vuelta difícil que tenía que hacer antes del amanecer.He was given a difficult job he had to do before dawn.

quedarse con los brazos cruzadosto sit back and do nothing, to stand idly by

A common idiom used to criticize inaction, especially when a response is expected. Used across all registers with no special connotation beyond the meaning of passivity.

No podemos quedarnos con los brazos cruzados mientras eso pasa.We can't just sit back and do nothing while that happens.

verraqueragrit, toughness, drive, fierceness

colloquial

The noun form of 'verraco'. Refers to the quality of being tough, determined, and capable under pressure. Used admiringly to describe someone who works hard or faces difficulty without backing down. A strongly positive term in Colombian culture.

Llegó a donde está a pura verraquera, sin ninguna palanca.She got where she is through pure grit, without any connections.