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Season 1 · Episode 43
The press rejects Cano's murder
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe country's media paralyze their activities in protest and rejection of the murder of the 'dean of journalism' Guillermo Cano. Thousands of people join the 'marches of silence' in Colombia.
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patrón
boss, chief (used by subordinates to address their employer or criminal leader)expressioncolloquialIn Colombian usage, 'patrón' carries strong hierarchical weight. In rural and working-class contexts it is a respectful address for an employer. In criminal contexts it signals absolute deference to a powerful figure. The tone is always deferential.
Patrón, ya terminamos el trabajo que nos encargó.Boss, we've finished the job you gave us.vuelta
a job, a mission, a criminal operation; also just 'an errand' in neutral speechexpressioncolloquialIn criminal or underworld speech, 'vuelta' refers specifically to an operation or job to be carried out. In everyday Colombian Spanish it simply means an errand or a turn. The context makes the meaning clear. This double life is what gives it its weight in dialogue involving crime.
Tenemos que hacer esa vuelta antes de que oscurezca.We have to get that job done before it gets dark.escolta
bodyguard, security escortnoun (f/m)El ministro viaja siempre con escolta por razones de seguridad.The minister always travels with a security escort for safety reasons.atentado
attack, assassination attemptnoun (m)La ciudad quedó en shock después del atentado contra el alcalde.The city was left in shock after the attack on the mayor.sapear
to snitch, to tip off the authoritiesexpressioncolloquialFrom 'sapo' (toad/frog), the Colombian slang for a snitch or informant. Widely used across social classes in Colombia. 'Nos sapearon' means someone informed on us.
Ese man nos sapeó y por eso cayó toda la gente.That guy snitched on us and that's why everyone got caught.traslado
transfer, reassignment (especially of personnel)noun (m)El oficial llevaba meses esperando su traslado a otra ciudad.The officer had been waiting months for his transfer to another city.sicario
hired assassin, hitmannoun (m)El cartel reclutaba jóvenes de los barrios para convertirlos en sicarios.The cartel recruited young men from the neighborhoods to turn them into hitmen.avanzada
advance security check, scouting aheadnoun (f)El equipo de seguridad llegó una hora antes para hacer la avanzada del lugar.The security team arrived an hour early to do the advance sweep of the venue.acordonar
to cordon off, to seal off an areaverbLa policía acordonó las calles alrededor del edificio para controlar el acceso.The police cordoned off the streets around the building to control access.pronóstico reservado
guarded prognosis, critical but stable conditionset phraseEl médico informó que el paciente se encontraba en pronóstico reservado tras la operación.The doctor reported that the patient was in a guarded condition after the surgery.
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güevón
idiot, fool; also used affectionately between close friendsexpressionvulgarExtremely common in Colombian casual speech. The tone shifts entirely with context: as an insult it expresses contempt or frustration; between close friends or equals it is almost affectionate or neutral. Spelled 'huevón' in formal writing but always pronounced and written 'güevón' in Colombian colloquial use.
¿Qué más, güevón? ¿Cuándo vas a venir a visitarme?What's up, man? When are you going to come visit me?
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