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Season 1 · Episode 41
Guillermo Cano is assassinated
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe country and journalism dress in mourning; the men who work for Pablo Escobar unscrupulously end the life of the Director of El Espectador Guillermo Cano. New victims are fighting for justice so as not to allow this crime to go in vain.
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patrón
boss / chief (used to address the top man)expressioncolloquialUsed by subordinates when speaking directly to or about their boss. In criminal contexts it carries strong deference and signals a strict hierarchy. Widely used across Colombia in both legitimate and illicit settings.
Todo el mundo en esa empresa le dice patrón al dueño.Everyone in that company calls the owner 'boss'.escolta
bodyguard / security escortnoun (f)El alcalde viaja siempre con una escolta de cuatro personas.The mayor always travels with a four-person security escort.verraco
damn / intense / tough (intensifier, positive or negative depending on tone)expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile Colombian intensifiers. Can mean 'difficult', 'badass', 'annoying', or express frustration. Tone and context decide the meaning. Very common in everyday speech across all social levels.
Ese examen estuvo verraco, casi no termino a tiempo.That exam was brutal, I almost didn't finish in time.atentado
assassination attempt / terrorist attacknoun (m)Después del atentado, reforzaron la seguridad en todo el centro.After the attack, security was reinforced throughout the city center.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)La extradición de ese narcotraficante fue aprobada por el gobierno.The extradition of that drug trafficker was approved by the government.carro bomba
car bombnoun phrase (m)La policía desactivó un carro bomba antes de que explotara.Police deactivated a car bomb before it exploded.narcotráfico
drug traffickingnoun (m)El narcotráfico ha dejado heridas profundas en muchas comunidades.Drug trafficking has left deep wounds in many communities.chimbo
lousy / botched / fake / worthlessexpressioncolloquialDescribes something that failed, turned out poorly, or is of low quality. Also used for counterfeit goods. Very common in Colombian informal speech.
Me vendieron un celular chimbo que se apagó al otro día.They sold me a lousy phone that died the next day.candidatura
candidacy / political candidacynoun (f)Anunció su candidatura a la alcaldía el jueves pasado.He announced his candidacy for mayor last Thursday.línea editorial
editorial line / editorial stancenoun phrase (f)El periódico no cambió su línea editorial a pesar de las presiones.The newspaper did not change its editorial stance despite the pressure.
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huevón
idiot / dumbass (strong insult when angry; can be neutral between close friends)expressionvulgarIn angry speech it is a genuine insult. Between close male friends it can lose its sting and function as a familiar address. Context and tone are everything. Very frequent in informal and heated speech.
¡No seas huevón, piensa antes de hablar!Don't be an idiot, think before you speak!
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