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Season 1 · Episode 37
Colonel Jiménez dies
C1Colombian45 min
on Netflix
Colombianon Netflix'El Chili' and 'El Topo', by order of Pablo Escobar, cruelly end the life of Colonel Jiménez. A crime that moves the country, leaves a widow and two fatherless.
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mijo
son, buddy, mate (term of address)expressioncolloquialContraction of 'mi hijo'. Used constantly in Colombian Spanish as a warm, familiar term of address between people of different ages, and also between peers. Carries affection and closeness rather than a literal parent-child meaning.
Tranquilo, mijo, que todo se va a arreglar.Relax, buddy, everything's going to work out.candidato
candidate (political)noun (m)El candidato a la presidencia recorrió todo el país durante su campaña.The presidential candidate traveled throughout the country during his campaign.secuestrar
to kidnap, to abductverbLos criminales intentaron secuestrar al empresario a plena luz del día.The criminals tried to kidnap the businessman in broad daylight.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno firmó un tratado de extradición con varios países.The government signed an extradition treaty with several countries.escolta
bodyguard, armed escortnoun (m/f)El candidato viajaba siempre acompañado de dos escoltas armados.The candidate always traveled accompanied by two armed bodyguards.retenido
held, detained, kept captiveadjective / past participleEl rehén estuvo retenido durante tres días antes de ser liberado.The hostage was held captive for three days before being released.retén
checkpoint, police roadblocknoun (m)Pusieron retenes en todas las salidas de la ciudad para atrapar a los fugitivos.They set up checkpoints at all city exits to catch the fugitives.verraco
badass, incredibly capable, impressive personexpressioncolloquialUsed as a strong compliment in Colombian Spanish. Can also mean stubborn or difficult depending on tone, but in contexts of praise it signals admiration for someone's skill or nerve.
Ese tipo sí es un verraco, resolvió el problema en cinco minutos.That guy is seriously impressive, he solved the problem in five minutes.tombos
cops, policeexpressioncolloquialVery common informal term for the police in Colombia. Not necessarily hostile in tone but clearly street-level language, not used in formal or official speech.
Cuidado que los tombos están patrullando por toda esa zona hoy.Be careful, the cops are patrolling that whole area today.soborno
bribe, briberynoun (m)El funcionario fue destituido por aceptar un soborno millonario.The official was removed from office for accepting a massive bribe.
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pirobo
idiot, bastard (insult)expressionvulgarA strong Colombian insult. Ranges from aggressively offensive to mockingly affectionate between very close friends, but context is key. In tense confrontations it is genuinely hostile.
¡Pirobo, me robaste el lugar en la fila!You idiot, you stole my spot in line!
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