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Season 1 · Episode 53
Firecrackers explode in Drugs El Rebajón
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe 'Chili', the 'Topo' and the 'Kiko' explode three firecrackers of regular power in some branches of Drogas El Rebajón, by order of Pablo Escobar. The attacks leave multiple injuries, including Gerardo Correa of the Cali Cartel.
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cártel
cartel (criminal organization)noun (masculine)El cártel controlaba el comercio de droga en toda la región durante esa época.The cartel controlled the drug trade throughout the region during that era.sapo
snitch, informantnoun (masculine)En el barrio todos saben quién es el sapo porque siempre llega la policía después de que él habla.Everyone in the neighborhood knows who the snitch is because the police always show up after he talks.verraco
tough, impressive, badass (can be admiring or neutral)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Colombian everyday speech. Context determines whether it is admiration, surprise, or frustration. Can describe a person ('es muy verraco') or a situation ('qué verraco').
Ese man es verraco, le tocó empezar de cero y igual lo logró.That guy is tough, he had to start from scratch and still pulled it off.vaina
thing, situation, mess, stuff (highly versatile filler noun)expressioncolloquialOne of the most frequent nouns in Colombian Spanish. Replaces almost any noun when the speaker is exasperated, vague, or informal. Can refer to an object, situation, problem, or abstract matter.
No entiendo esa vaina del formulario, está muy enredado.I don't understand that whole form thing, it's way too confusing.negociación
negotiationnoun (feminine)Las dos partes llegaron a la mesa de negociación después de semanas de conflicto.Both parties came to the negotiating table after weeks of conflict.extradición
extraditionnoun (feminine)El narcotraficante tenía pánico a la extradición porque no quería enfrentarse a la justicia gringa.The drug trafficker was terrified of extradition because he didn't want to face American justice.secuestro
kidnapping, hostage-takingnoun (masculine)El secuestro de empresarios fue una táctica política usada durante años en Colombia.The kidnapping of businesspeople was a political tactic used for years in Colombia.infiltrado
infiltrated / undercover agent, moleadjective / nounLa organización descubrió que tenían un infiltrado que pasaba información al enemigo.The organization discovered they had a mole passing information to the enemy.dar papaya
to leave yourself vulnerable, to give someone an opening to exploit youexpressioncolloquialA very Colombian expression. 'No dar papaya' is a cultural reflex, don't make yourself an easy target. Used in situations involving carelessness, naivety, or poor security.
No des papaya dejando el carro abierto en ese parqueadero.Don't leave yourself open by leaving the car unlocked in that parking lot.retaliación
retaliation, paybacknoun (feminine)El ataque fue una retaliación directa por lo que le hicieron a su familia.The attack was a direct retaliation for what they did to his family.
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huevón
idiot, fool (also used affectionately between friends)expressionvulgarTone ranges from contemptuous insult to casual affection depending on the relationship and intonation. Used far more loosely among friends than its literal vulgarity might suggest.
Ese huevón perdió las llaves otra vez y ahora no podemos entrar.That idiot lost the keys again and now we can't get in.
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