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Season 1 · Episode 40
Cano's life is in danger
C1Colombian45 min
on Netflix
Colombianon NetflixTwo hitmen on the orders of Pablo Escobar, do intelligence on Guillermo Cano, who comes into the crosshairs of the bandits after the editorials published against the organization of the "boss of evil.
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magistrado
magistrate / senior judgenoun (m)El magistrado del tribunal firmó la resolución de acusación.The tribunal magistrate signed the indictment resolution.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno firmó la orden de extradición del narcotraficante.The government signed the extradition order for the drug trafficker.plomo
bullets / gunfire (figuratively: violent force)expressioncolloquialLiterally means 'lead' (the metal). In criminal and conflict contexts, dar plomo means to shoot or use lethal violence. Very common in Colombian narco speech.
Si no entran en razón, van a terminar recibiendo plomo.If they don't come to their senses, they're going to end up getting shot.atentado
attack / assassination attemptnoun (m)El atentado contra el alcalde dejó tres personas heridas.The attack on the mayor left three people injured.tombos
cops / policeexpressioncolloquialColombian street slang for police officers. Widely understood across social classes though rooted in street/criminal speech. Neutral-to-negative in tone.
Apenas vieron a los tombos, salieron corriendo por el callejón.As soon as they saw the cops, they ran off down the alley.escolta
bodyguard / armed escortnoun (m/f)Al senador le asignaron dos escoltas después de las amenazas.The senator was assigned two bodyguards after the threats.paisa
person from the Antioquia/Medellín region of ColombiaexpressioncolloquialRefers specifically to people from the Antioquia region. Can be affectionate between paisas or used neutrally as a regional identifier. In tense contexts it may carry accusatory weight.
Mi vecino es paisa y hace el mejor bandeja paisa del barrio.My neighbor is from Antioquia and makes the best bandeja paisa in the neighborhood.retaliación
retaliationnoun (f)La retaliación del cartel llegó días después del arresto de su líder.The cartel's retaliation came days after their leader's arrest.sicario
hired hitmannoun (m)La policía capturó al sicario antes de que pudiera huir del país.The police captured the hitman before he could flee the country.resolución de acusación
formal indictment / bill of indictmentnoun phrase (f)El fiscal presentó la resolución de acusación ante el tribunal superior.The prosecutor presented the formal indictment before the superior tribunal.
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malparido
son of a bitch / bastard (very strong insult)expressionvulgarOne of the harshest insults in Colombian Spanish, used in rage or contempt. Literally 'badly born.' Common in heated confrontations and criminal contexts.
Ese malparido se robó todo el dinero y se fue sin decir nada.That bastard stole all the money and left without saying a word.
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