Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal S01E69: Spanish study pack

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Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal S01E69: Spanish study pack

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dar papayato make yourself an easy target, to expose yourself carelessly to risk

colloquial

One of the most culturally distinctive Colombian expressions. Means giving someone an opportunity to take advantage of you, through carelessness or naïveté. Heard at all levels of Colombian society.

No dejés el bolso abierto en el bus, no des papaya.Don't leave your bag open on the bus, don't make yourself an easy target.

verracotough, badass, impressive; also used as an intensifier for difficulty

colloquial

Highly versatile Colombian term. Can express admiration (that guy is tough/great), difficulty (the situation is very hard), or frustration. Tone entirely depends on context and delivery.

Ese problema está muy verraco, no hay solución fácil.That problem is really tough, there's no easy solution.

pichurriaworthless person, insignificant runt, small-timer

colloquial

Dismissive term used to belittle someone seen as weak, unimportant, or overstepping. Has a contemptuous edge. Common in Antioqueño speech.

No le hagas caso a ese pichurria, no sabe de lo que habla.Don't pay attention to that nobody, he doesn't know what he's talking about.

malucobad, unpleasant, gross (smell, taste, feeling)

colloquial

Colombian and Andean variant of malo used in everyday speech. Frequently describes bad smells, unpleasant situations, or poor quality. Very natural in informal conversation across Colombia.

Ese queso huele muy maluco, mejor no lo comamos.That cheese smells really bad, better not eat it.

atarbáncrude person, rude brute, uncouth individual

colloquial

Used to describe someone who behaves in a loud, rude, or boorish way. Common in Colombian Spanish, particularly in Antioquia. Often used with indignation or contempt.

Se portó como un atarbán en la reunión y nadie lo volvió a invitar.He behaved like a brute at the meeting and nobody invited him again.

billetemoney (large sums), cash

colloquial

In standard usage billete means banknote, but in Colombian colloquial speech it frequently refers to money in general, especially large amounts. 'Haber billete' or 'tener billete' signals serious cash flow.

Con ese negocio movieron mucho billete en poco tiempo.With that deal they moved a lot of money in a short time.

vueltajob, task, operation, deal (often illicit or secretive)

colloquial

Vuelta literally means 'turn' or 'errand,' but in Colombian colloquial and criminal contexts it refers to a specific job, mission, or business operation. The meaning shifts dramatically with context, can be completely innocent or deeply criminal.

Tengo una vuelta que hacer en el centro y ya regreso.I've got a thing to take care of downtown and I'll be right back.

lavaperroserrand boy, someone who does another's dirty work, lapdog

vulgar

Literally 'dog washer.' Used as a strong insult to say someone has been reduced to doing someone else's menial or degrading work without dignity. Deeply contemptuous.

No voy a ser el lavaperros de nadie, yo trabajo por cuenta propia.I'm not going to be anyone's errand boy. I work for myself.