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Season 1 · Episode 38
The country, horrified by the death of Colonel Jiménez
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe death of the Police Colonel causes horror and shock among those who fight every day against drug trafficking. Pablo Escobar's wife is suspicious of him, after the unexpected meeting they organize with the Medellín Cartel.
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patrón
boss / the man in chargeexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'patron' or 'employer', but in criminal and hierarchical contexts it means the top boss whose orders are law. Used both respectfully and with deference. A key term for understanding power dynamics in this type of dialogue.
Nadie toma una decisión sin consultarle primero al patrón.Nobody makes a decision without consulting the boss first.secuestro
kidnappingnoun (masculine)El secuestro de empresarios aumentó durante esa época en el país.The kidnapping of businesspeople increased during that era in the country.fincar
rural property / farmhousenoun (finca - feminine)La familia pasaba los fines de semana en su finca cerca de Rionegro.The family spent weekends at their farmhouse near Rionegro.extradición
extraditionnoun (feminine)La extradición de narcotraficantes fue un tema muy polémico en los años ochenta.The extradition of drug traffickers was a very controversial issue in the eighties.escolta
bodyguard / security escortnoun (feminine/masculine)El ministro viajó sin escolta porque quería pasar desapercibido.The minister traveled without a bodyguard because he wanted to go unnoticed.man
guy / dudeexpressioncolloquialFrom English 'man', now fully integrated into Colombian informal speech. Gender-neutral in practice, can refer to a man or woman depending on context. Used constantly in casual conversation to refer to a third party.
Ese man que vive en el quinto piso siempre pone música hasta tarde.That guy who lives on the fifth floor always plays music until late.operativo
operation / police operationnoun (masculine)Las fuerzas armadas lanzaron un operativo para capturar a los fugitivos.The armed forces launched an operation to capture the fugitives.sisas
yeah / yep / exactly rightexpressioncolloquialHighly characteristic of Medellín and Antioquia. A casual, often emphatic affirmation between peers. Equivalent to 'claro' or 'sí' but distinctly paisa in flavor.
¿Vos sos el que arregla motos? — Sisas, hermano, traémela.Are you the one who fixes motorcycles? — Yep, bro, bring it over.tombo
cop / police officerexpressioncolloquialWidely used across Colombia to refer to police, especially from the perspective of someone trying to avoid them. Not automatically hostile, can be used neutrally in street talk, but carries an us-versus-them undertone in criminal contexts.
Mejor no pare aquí, que hay un tombo revisando documentos en la esquina.Better not stop here, there's a cop checking documents on the corner.rehén
hostagenoun (masculine)El policía se ofreció voluntariamente como rehén para salvar a los civiles.The police officer voluntarily offered himself as a hostage to save the civilians.retener
to detain / to hold captiveverbLos delincuentes retuvieron al conductor durante varias horas.The criminals held the driver captive for several hours.
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