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Season 1 · Episode 55
The Cali Cartel prepares an attack against Escobar
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixGerardo Carrera of the Cali Cartel, wants to take revenge on Pablo Escobar, therefore, he prepares an attack against the 'boss of evil' and his family. For his part, the Medellín Cartel wants to avoid the extradition of his partner Pedro Motoa.
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negociación
negotiationnoun (f)Las partes llegaron a un acuerdo tras meses de negociación.The parties reached an agreement after months of negotiation.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno firmó los papeles de extradición del narcotraficante.The government signed the extradition papers for the drug trafficker.tombo
cop, police officer (derogatory)expressioncolloquialDistinctly Colombian slang for a police officer, used almost exclusively in a negative or dismissive tone. Hearing it signals that the speaker has an adversarial relationship with law enforcement.
Bájele al volumen que hay un tombo en la esquina.Turn down the volume, there's a cop on the corner.intermediario
intermediary, go-betweennoun (m)El alcalde usó un intermediario para hablar con los líderes del sindicato.The mayor used an intermediary to speak with the union leaders.rendición
surrendernoun (f)La rendición del jefe guerrillero sorprendió a todos los analistas.The guerrilla leader's surrender surprised all analysts.secuestro
kidnappingnoun (m)La familia pagó el rescate para poner fin al secuestro.The family paid the ransom to put an end to the kidnapping.parce
buddy, pal, mateexpressioncolloquialShortened form of 'parcero'. Very common term of address among friends and peers in Medellín and across much of Colombia. Warm and familiar; carries no aggression.
Oye, parce, ¿me prestas el carro esta noche?Hey buddy, can you lend me the car tonight?verraco
fierce, badass, impressive (or intensely angry, depending on context)expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile words in Colombian slang. Can express admiration ('qué verraco' = how impressive/tough), anger, or difficulty. Context is essential for the right reading.
Ese ciclista es un verraco, subió toda la montaña sin parar.That cyclist is a beast, he climbed the whole mountain without stopping.sicario
hired hitman, contract killernoun (m)La policía capturó al sicario antes de que pudiera cumplir el encargo.The police captured the hitman before he could carry out the job.mamar gallo
to fool around, to mess with someone, to be kiddingexpressioncolloquialVery common Colombian expression. Can mean joking/teasing ('¿me está mamando gallo?' = are you pulling my leg?) or wasting time. Not vulgar in practice despite the literal wording.
Para de mamar gallo y dime la verdad de una vez.Stop messing around and tell me the truth already.magnicidio
assassination of a prominent figure (head of state, presidential candidate, etc.)noun (m)El magnicidio del candidato presidencial conmocionó a toda la nación.The assassination of the presidential candidate shook the entire nation.canje
exchange, swap (often of prisoners or hostages)noun (m)El gobierno rechazó cualquier tipo de canje con los secuestradores.The government rejected any kind of exchange with the kidnappers.
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