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Season 1 · Episode 71
The crime that the country reacted
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixThe best hope of the country to stop the corruption of the political sectors and drug trafficking, falls in full public demonstration, victim of the Medellín Cartel. Luis Carlos Galán leaves an indelible mark on the history of Colombia.
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patrón
boss, chief (used by subordinates addressing their leader)expressioncolloquialIn this context it is the default term of address from henchmen or associates to their criminal boss. The word literally means 'patron' or 'employer' but carries total deference in this register. Used constantly throughout the episode.
Sí, patrón, ya tenemos todo listo para la reunión de esta noche.Yes, boss, we already have everything ready for tonight's meeting.capturar
to capture, to apprehendverbEl Ejército logró capturar al líder del grupo ilegal después de meses de operaciones.The Army managed to capture the leader of the illegal group after months of operations.entregarse
to turn oneself in, to surrenderverbDespués de semanas escondido, el sospechoso decidió entregarse a las autoridades.After weeks in hiding, the suspect decided to turn himself in to the authorities.fugarse
to escape, to flee (from custody)verbDos presos se fugaron del centro de detención antes del amanecer.Two prisoners escaped from the detention center before dawn.secuestro
kidnappingnoun (m)El secuestro del empresario duró casi tres semanas.The kidnapping of the businessman lasted almost three weeks.prófugo
fugitivenoun/adjective (m)El prófugo fue localizado en una finca al sur del departamento.The fugitive was located on a farm in the south of the department.negociar
to negotiateverbLas dos partes acordaron negociar un cese al fuego esta semana.Both sides agreed to negotiate a ceasefire this week.caleta
hideout, stash housenoun (f)La Policía encontró dinero en efectivo guardado en una caleta bajo el piso.Police found cash stored in a hideout under the floor.dar papaya
to leave yourself open to trouble, to make yourself an easy targetexpressioncolloquialA widely used Colombian expression. Giving papaya means creating unnecessary vulnerability, being careless or conspicuous when you should be discreet. It carries a slight tone of blame toward the person who was careless.
No andes solo de noche por esa zona; no hay que dar papaya.Don't walk alone at night through that area; no sense making yourself a target.tombo
cop, police officerexpressioncolloquialStreet slang for a police officer, used throughout Colombia. It is not necessarily aggressive but is decidedly informal and often used by people who view the police with suspicion.
Cuando llegaron los tombos, todo el mundo se fue corriendo.When the cops showed up, everyone ran off.voltear
to switch sides, to betray, to turn against someoneexpressioncolloquialIn criminal and informal contexts, voltear means to defect or become an informant against former allies. A person who has volteado is a traitor.
Decían que uno de los socios se había volteado y estaba hablando con la Fiscalía.They were saying one of the partners had switched sides and was talking to the prosecutor's office.
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