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Season 1 · Episode 51
Escobar delivers a 'false positive' to Pedregal
C1Colombian45 min
on Netflix
Colombianon Netflix'The pattern of evil' gives Colonel Pedregal the body of Pablo Correa so that he can present it to the institution as a casualty. On his side, Caín ends the life of Hernán, for whom they also end up paying the ransom.
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mijo
son, honey, dear (term of address)expressioncolloquialContraction of 'mi hijo'. Used widely across age groups and social situations in Colombia, not only to a literal son but to anyone younger, or to create a tone of warmth, authority, or condescension depending on context. A superior may use it to a subordinate to sound both affectionate and commanding.
Mijo, tenga cuidado con esa moto que la calle está mojada.Son, be careful with that motorcycle, the road is wet.vuelta
errand, job, operation, scheme (context-dependent)noun (feminine)Tengo una vuelta rápida que hacer en el centro antes de que cierren.I have a quick errand to run downtown before they close.berraco
impressive, tough, infuriating (context-dependent)expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile Colombian colloquialisms. Can express admiration ('qué berraquera' = how impressive), frustration, or describe something difficult or intense. The form 'berraquera' is the noun version and appears frequently.
Ese muchacho es muy berraco para los negocios, siempre sale adelante.That guy is really sharp in business, he always comes out on top.atentado
attack, terrorist actnoun (masculine)El atentado contra la alcaldía dejó varios heridos.The attack on the city hall left several people injured.cartel
cartel, organized crime syndicatenoun (masculine)Las autoridades llevan años investigando ese cartel de tráfico de armas.Authorities have been investigating that arms-trafficking cartel for years.negociación
negotiationnoun (feminine)Las dos partes entraron en una negociación larga y complicada.Both parties entered into a long and complicated negotiation.infiltrado
infiltrator, mole, undercover agentnoun/adjective (masculine)Sospechaban que había un infiltrado dentro de la organización.They suspected there was a mole inside the organization.parce
buddy, pal, mateexpressioncolloquialShort for parcero/parcera. A common term of address among friends in Medellín and across Colombia. Entirely neutral in register between people who know each other; used to soften a request or express camaraderie.
Parce, ¿me haces el favor de llevarme al centro esta tarde?Buddy, can you do me a favor and give me a ride downtown this afternoon?carro bomba
car bombnoun phrase (masculine)La policía desactivó un carro bomba a tiempo y evitó una tragedia.The police defused a car bomb in time and prevented a tragedy.caravana
motorcade, convoynoun (feminine)La caravana del presidente pasó por la avenida principal con fuerte escolta.The president's motorcade passed along the main avenue with a heavy escort.
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huevón
idiot, fool, dude (depends on tone)expressionvulgarExtremely common in Colombian informal speech. Among close friends it can be affectionate and roughly equivalent to 'dude' or 'man'; directed at a stranger or said in anger it is a genuine insult. Tone and relationship determine everything.
Ay, huevón, se te olvidó traer las llaves otra vez.Dude, you forgot to bring the keys again.
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