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Season 1 · Episode 48
Escobar mocks the authorities
C1Colombian45 min
on Netflix
Colombianon NetflixThe Police prepare an operation at Pablo Escobar's residence. However, one of his allies in the authorities alerts him to flee immediately with his family.
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patrón
boss, the man in chargeexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'patron' or 'landlord', but in criminal and working-class Colombian speech it is the standard term of address for a boss or leader. Signals hierarchy and loyalty. Carried over into everyday informal use as a respectful form of address.
El patrón dijo que nadie sale hasta que él lo autorice.The boss said nobody leaves until he authorizes it.operativo
operation, raid (police/military)noun (masculine)El operativo policial duró tres horas y terminó con varios detenidos.The police operation lasted three hours and ended with several arrests.detenido
detained person, detainee; detainednoun/adjective (masculine)El detenido fue trasladado a la cárcel central de la ciudad.The detainee was transferred to the city's central prison.captura
arrest, capturenoun (feminine)La captura del sospechoso se realizó sin violencia.The arrest of the suspect was carried out without violence.baja
casualty, kill (military/police context)noun (feminine)El ejército reportó tres bajas durante el enfrentamiento.The army reported three casualties during the confrontation.tombo
cop, police officerexpressioncolloquialWidely used in Colombian everyday speech, especially in urban and working-class contexts. Not inherently insulting but clearly informal; used by people who see police as outsiders or antagonists. Plural: tombos.
Cuidado que por ahí hay un tombo parado en la esquina.Watch out, there's a cop standing on the corner.inteligencia
intelligence (information gathering)noun (feminine)El agente recogió inteligencia sobre los movimientos del grupo.The agent gathered intelligence on the group's movements.retaliación
retaliation, reprisalnoun (feminine)Después del ataque, todos esperaban una retaliación inmediata.After the attack, everyone expected an immediate retaliation.recompensa
reward (usually monetary, for information)noun (feminine)Ofrecieron una recompensa millonaria por información sobre el fugitivo.They offered a huge reward for information about the fugitive.
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huevón
dude, idiot, man (depending on tone)expressionvulgarExtremely common in male informal speech in Colombia. Between friends it is affectionate or emphatic; directed at someone with irritation it is an insult. Tone and context entirely determine meaning. Not appropriate in formal or mixed company.
Ese huevón siempre llega tarde a todo, pero uno lo quiere igual.That guy is always late to everything, but you still love him.
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