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Season 1 · Episode 6
A new armed force is born
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe Motoas' daughter is kidnapped and this generates a great stir within all the drug traffickers who decide to join together at Escobar's suggestion.
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secuestro
kidnappingnoun (m)El secuestro duró tres meses antes de que la familia negociara su liberación.The kidnapping lasted three months before the family negotiated the release.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno firmó un tratado de extradición con varios países.The government signed an extradition treaty with several countries.rescate
ransom / rescuenoun (m)La familia se negó a pagar el rescate exigido por los captores.The family refused to pay the ransom demanded by the kidnappers.marica
dude / man (exclamation of surprise or frustration)expressioncolloquialIn Colombian colloquial speech, especially in Antioquia and Medellín, this word functions as a general exclamation between close acquaintances expressing surprise, frustration, or emphasis. Context is everything, it does not carry the same weight as its literal meaning and is extremely common in informal settings.
¡Marica, no me vas a creer lo que pasó en el partido!Dude, you're not going to believe what happened at the game!pilas
pay attention / be sharp / heads upexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'batteries', used throughout Colombia to urge alertness or caution. Very common in everyday speech and conveys urgency without being rude.
Pilas cuando cruce esa calle que los carros no respetan el semáforo.Be careful when you cross that street, cars don't respect the traffic light.operativo
operation (military/police)noun (m)Las fuerzas especiales montaron un operativo para liberar a los rehenes.The special forces mounted an operation to free the hostages.subversivo
subversive / guerrilla memberadjective / noun (m)En los años ochenta, el gobierno tildaba de subversivos a muchos líderes sociales.In the eighties, the government labeled many social leaders as subversives.volar bajito
to keep a low profileexpressioncolloquialIdiomatic expression meaning to avoid drawing attention to oneself. Common in informal contexts when advising someone to stay out of the spotlight.
Después del escándalo, lo mejor es volar bajito un tiempo.After the scandal, the best thing is to keep a low profile for a while.decreto
decree / executive ordernoun (m)El presidente firmó un decreto para regular los precios de los combustibles.The president signed a decree to regulate fuel prices.paramilitar
paramilitaryadjective / noun (m)Los grupos paramilitares operaban al margen del Estado durante ese período.Paramilitary groups operated outside the state during that period.
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guevón
idiot / fool (also used as a neutral address between friends)expressionvulgarExtremely common in Colombian informal speech. Tone determines whether it is an insult or a friendly address. Among close friends it can be completely affectionate; directed at an adversary or a stranger it is strongly offensive.
¡Guevón, te dejaste el carro abierto toda la noche!You idiot, you left your car unlocked all night!
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