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Season 1 · Episode 74
Ana Maria Cano seeks security of The Espectador
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixDespite Ana María Cano's insistence when asking General Peraza for help with the security of the newspaper and its workers, the man did not pay much attention to her. Meanwhile, the Mole, Kiko and Cain assemble the car bomb.
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pues
well, then, you see (discourse particle, softens, emphasizes, or fills a pause)expressioncolloquialThe single most frequent word in this dialogue after common function words. In Colombian Spanish, 'pues' at the end of a sentence or phrase is a soft filler that can signal affirmation, mild impatience, explanation, or invitation to agree. It rarely carries its dictionary meaning of 'because/since' in these positions. Mastery of its rhythm is key to sounding natural.
Vamos pues, que ya se nos hace tarde.Let's go then, we're already running late.patrón
boss, chief (used as a form of address to a powerful figure)noun (masculine)El patrón llegó temprano y todos se pusieron de pie.The boss arrived early and everyone stood up.entregar(se)
to turn oneself in, to surrender to authoritiesverb (reflexive)Después de meses escondido, el fugitivo decidió entregarse a la policía.After months in hiding, the fugitive decided to turn himself in to the police.bloque de búsqueda
search bloc (specialized police/military unit tasked with hunting a specific target)noun phrase (masculine)El bloque de búsqueda rastreó al sospechoso durante semanas antes de capturarlo.The search bloc tracked the suspect for weeks before capturing him.asilo político
political asylumnoun phrase (masculine)La familia huyó del conflicto y solicitó asilo político en otro país.The family fled the conflict and applied for political asylum in another country.abatir
to shoot down, to bring down, to kill (in a confrontation with authorities)verb (transitive)El francotirador fue abatido por las fuerzas especiales antes de causar más daño.The sniper was brought down by special forces before causing more harm.verraco
tough, fierce, impressive, gutsy (context-dependent, can be admiring or commanding)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Colombian Spanish across regions. The tone shifts with context: used admiringly ('que verraquera' = how impressive), as a command ('sé verraco' = be tough/brave), or to describe a formidable opponent. Derived from the word for a male boar, implying fighting spirit.
Ese tipo es muy verraco, no se rinde por nada.That guy is really tough, he doesn't give up for anything.Ave María
exclamation of surprise, frustration, or exasperation (not primarily religious in tone)expressioncolloquialOne of the most recognizable Colombian filler exclamations. Appears at the start of a sentence when someone is surprised, annoyed, or overwhelmed. The religious origin is present but in everyday speech the phrase functions more as an emotional marker. Stress and drawn-out vowels intensify the emotion.
¡Ave María, no puedo creer que se haya perdido el tiquete!Good grief, I can't believe the ticket got lost!rastrear
to track, to trace (a signal, a person)verb (transitive)Los técnicos intentaron rastrear la llamada antes de que se cortara.The technicians tried to trace the call before it was cut off.esquema de protección
protection scheme, security detail arranged by the governmentnoun phrase (masculine)Al testigo le asignaron un esquema de protección antes del juicio.The witness was assigned a protection detail before the trial.
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hijueputa
son of a bitch (very strong expletive expressing rage or frustration)expressionvulgarColombian contracted form of 'hijo de puta'. Appears frequently in speech of extreme anger. Can also be used in some contexts between close friends without hostility, though in this episode it always marks fury or contempt. Do not use in formal or unfamiliar contexts.
Ese hijueputa nos robó todo lo que teníamos guardado.That son of a bitch stole everything we had saved up.
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