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Season 1 · Episode 56

The 'Marino' murders Yesenia

Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal

C1Colombian45 minNetflixon Netflix

After the order received by Pablo Escobar, the 'Marino' plans the death of Yesenia. The man dates her in a park, where he can observe her from a distance from her and when she arrives, she is shot from behind her.

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The 'Marino' murders Yesenia

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S01E56 · Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal

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  1. 1

    tombo

    cop, police officer
    noun (m)~12× this episode
    Los tombos llegaron rápido cuando sonaron los disparos.The cops arrived quickly when the shots rang out.
  2. 2

    hágale

    go ahead, do it, let's go
    expressioncolloquial~6× this episode

    Extremely versatile Colombian expression used to encourage action, give approval, or say goodbye. Shortened to 'hágale pues' for added emphasis. Appears constantly in everyday speech and carries an upbeat or decisive tone.

    ¿Ya estás listo para salir? — Sí, hágale.Are you ready to go? — Yeah, let's do it.
  3. 3

    candidato presidencial

    presidential candidate
    noun phrase (m)~4× this episode
    El candidato presidencial presentó su programa ante miles de seguidores.The presidential candidate presented his platform before thousands of supporters.
  4. 4

    extradición

    extradition
    noun (f)~3× this episode
    La extradición de narcotraficantes fue un tema central en la política de los años noventa.The extradition of drug traffickers was a central political issue in the nineties.
  5. 5

    orden público

    public order, law and order
    noun phrase (m)~3× this episode
    La situación de orden público empeoró después de los atentados.The public order situation worsened after the attacks.
  6. 6

    gatillero

    hired gunman, trigger man
    noun (m)~3× this episode
    Reclutaban jóvenes de los barrios pobres para convertirlos en gatilleros.They recruited young men from poor neighborhoods to turn them into hired gunmen.
  7. 7

    patrullero

    patrol officer, police constable
    noun (m)
    El patrullero recorrió el barrio toda la noche sin novedad.The patrol officer walked the neighborhood all night without incident.
  8. 8

    asamblea

    constituent assembly, assembly
    noun (f)
    La asamblea fue convocada para redactar una nueva constitución.The assembly was convened to draft a new constitution.
  9. 9

    ampón

    thief, mugger, low-level criminal
    expressioncolloquial

    Used in Colombian slang to refer to a street-level robber or petty criminal. Not typically applied to organized crime figures, those tend to carry other labels. Slightly dated in some regions but still understood.

    Un ampón le arrebató el bolso a una señora en plena plaza.A mugger snatched a woman's purse right in the middle of the square.
  10. 10

    referendo

    referendum
    noun (m)
    El gobierno convocó un referendo para consultar al pueblo sobre la reforma.The government called a referendum to consult the people about the reform.
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  1. 11

    hijueputa

    son of a bitch, goddamn
    expressionvulgar

    Very common Colombian profanity. Orthographic variants include 'hijueputas'. Can express rage, pain, surprise, or emphasis depending on intonation. Among close friends can lose much of its offensive edge and become an intensifier.

    Me robaron la moto anoche, ¡hijueputa, qué rabia!They stole my motorcycle last night, son of a bitch, I'm so angry!
  2. 12

    pirobo

    idiot, jerk, dumbass
    expressionvulgar

    A strong insult used in heated confrontations in Colombia. Severity varies by context and tone, can range from playful ribbing between close friends to a genuine aggressive insult. Not suitable for formal situations.

    Ese man chocó el carro y ni se bajó a ver, ¡qué pirobo!That guy crashed the car and didn't even get out to check, what a jerk!

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