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Season 1 · Episode 68
Colonel Quintana has no output
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixAll of Pablo Escobar's hitmen unite with a single objective, to assassinate Colonel Quintana. The 'boss of evil' is not willing to accept any more mistakes. Relive the chapter
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entrega
surrender / handover / submissionnoun (f)La entrega del fugitivo se realizó en las afueras de la ciudad.The fugitive's surrender took place on the outskirts of the city.patrón
boss / the man in chargeexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'patron' or 'employer', but in criminal or informal hierarchies it refers to the top boss. It carries deep respect, even deference. Used throughout this dialogue to address a powerful leader.
Todos en el barrio sabían quién era el patrón y nadie se le cruzaba.Everyone in the neighborhood knew who the boss was and no one crossed him.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno debatió la extradición de ciudadanos acusados en el exterior.The government debated the extradition of citizens accused abroad.secuestro
kidnappingnoun (m)El secuestro duró varios meses antes de que la familia pagara el rescate.The kidnapping lasted several months before the family paid the ransom.cartel
drug cartel / criminal organizationnoun (m)Las autoridades lograron desmantelar el cartel después de años de investigación.The authorities managed to dismantle the cartel after years of investigation.sometimiento
submission / turning oneself in to the lawnoun (m)El sometimiento a la justicia fue negociado durante varios meses.The submission to justice was negotiated over several months.recluido
confined / imprisoned / locked upadjective / past participleEl condenado pasó cinco años recluido en una prisión de alta seguridad.The convicted man spent five years confined in a maximum-security prison.tombo
cop / police officerexpressioncolloquialWidely used throughout Colombia. Neutral in tone between friends but can signal distrust of authority depending on context. Not considered offensive on its own.
Cuando llegaron los tombos, todo el mundo salió corriendo del callejón.When the cops showed up, everyone ran out of the alley.cautiverio
captivity / time held captivenoun (m)Después de su liberación, habló sobre las condiciones de su cautiverio.After her release, she spoke about the conditions of her captivity.sicario
hired assassin / hitmannoun (m)El testigo describió cómo los sicarios operaban en su barrio.The witness described how the hitmen operated in his neighborhood.
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malparido
son of a bitch / bastard (very strong insult)expressionvulgarOne of the strongest insults in Colombian Spanish. Used in moments of intense rage. Hearing it signals that a speaker has completely lost patience.
Cuando descubrió que lo habían estafado, le gritó malparido al vendedor.When he found out he had been scammed, he shouted 'bastard' at the seller.hijueputa
son of a bitchexpressionvulgarColombian contraction of 'hijo de puta'. Extremely common in heated speech. Can express rage, shock, or even admiration depending on tone and context.
Al ver que le habían rayado el carro, soltó un '¡hijueputa!' bien duro.When he saw his car had been keyed, he let out a loud 'son of a bitch!'
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