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Season 1 · Episode 39
The Police inspect the Hacienda Napoles
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe authorities in search of evidence to find the murderers of Colonel Jiménez, surprise the Hacienda Napoles in the middle of a party of the gangsters. In the stables, where Marcos, 'El Chili' and 'El Topo' are hiding, Gonzalo decides to tell the Mayor about the cove of dollars to distract him.
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extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno firmó el tratado de extradición con varios países.The government signed the extradition treaty with several countries.procurador
attorney general / state prosecutornoun (m)El procurador abrió una investigación contra el funcionario corrupto.The attorney general opened an investigation against the corrupt official.patrón
boss, chief; term of address for the person in commandexpressioncolloquialUsed as a respectful address to a powerful superior. In criminal or hierarchical contexts it signals clear subordination. Can also be affectionate between close male friends in some regions.
Le llevaron el informe al patrón antes de que llegara al trabajo.They brought the report to the boss before he got to work.comisión
committee (legislative); also commission or feenoun (f)La comisión del Senado debatirá el proyecto de ley la próxima semana.The Senate committee will debate the bill next week.magistrado
magistrate, senior judgenoun (m)El magistrado revisó el expediente antes de dictar sentencia.The magistrate reviewed the case file before issuing a verdict.venga
come on; also used as 'okay', 'go ahead', or to invite closenessexpressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile words in Colombian informal speech. It can be an imperative ('come here'), an agreement ('okay, fine'), an encouragement ('go on'), or a term of endearment when paired with a name or noun. Does not always refer to physical movement.
Venga, cuéntame qué pasó en la reunión.Go on, tell me what happened at the meeting.ejecutar
to execute (kill); also to carry out a taskverbLas autoridades confirmaron que el prisionero fue ejecutado al amanecer.The authorities confirmed that the prisoner was executed at dawn.comunicado
official statement, communiquénoun (m)La organización emitió un comunicado explicando su posición.The organization issued a statement explaining its position.proyecto de ley
bill (proposed legislation)noun phrase (m)El representante presentó un proyecto de ley para reformar el sistema judicial.The representative introduced a bill to reform the judicial system.verraco
tough, badass, exceptional; can also mean difficult or angry depending on contextexpressioncolloquialWidely used in Colombian Spanish, especially in Antioquia. Said with admiration, it praises someone's toughness or skill. Said with frustration, it can mean a situation is really hard. Tone and context decide the meaning entirely.
Ese ciclista es un verraco, subió la montaña sin parar.That cyclist is a beast, he climbed the mountain without stopping.
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