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Season 1 · Episode 76
The Espectador goes on
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixAfter the attack on its facilities, the newspaper El Espectador overcomes Pablo Escobar's atrocious war and continues its work. We move on! Headline on the front page awaiting the results of the newly formed elite group of the army.
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hágale
go ahead, do it, alright then, go for itexpressioncolloquialOne of the most common Colombian informal expressions. Used to give permission, encouragement, or signal agreement/dismissal. Can end a conversation or send someone off. Very high frequency in everyday Colombian speech.
¿Puedo salir un momento? — Hágale, tranquilo.Can I step out for a moment? — Go ahead, no problem.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno firmó el tratado de extradición con los Estados Unidos.The government signed the extradition treaty with the United States.berraco
tough, badass, impressive; used to express admirationexpressioncolloquialExtremely common in Colombian Spanish, especially in the Antioquia region. Used to praise someone's skill, courage, or resilience. Tone is warm and admiring rather than aggressive.
Mi vecino es un berraco; cruzó el río a nado sin pensarlo dos veces.My neighbor is a tough one; he swam across the river without thinking twice.atentado
attack, bombing, assassination attemptnoun (m)El atentado contra el alcalde dejó la ciudad en estado de shock.The attack on the mayor left the city in a state of shock.operativo
operation, tactical raidnoun (m)El operativo policial duró toda la noche y resultó en varios arrestos.The police operation lasted all night and resulted in several arrests.detenido
detainee, person under arrest; arrestednoun/adjective (m)Los detenidos fueron trasladados a la cárcel al amanecer.The detainees were transferred to prison at dawn.comunicado
communiqué, official statementnoun (m)El grupo armado publicó un comunicado amenazando con más ataques.The armed group published a communiqué threatening more attacks.cuadrar
to set up, to arrange, to work out (a deal or plan)expressioncolloquialIn Colombian colloquial use, 'cuadrar' goes beyond its literal meaning of 'to square.' It means to fix, arrange, or confirm a plan or deal between people. 'Eso ya está cuadrado' means 'that's already sorted/arranged.'
Ya cuadré con el mecánico para que revise el carro el viernes.I already arranged with the mechanic to check the car on Friday.recompensa
reward, bountynoun (f)Ofrecieron una recompensa de cinco millones por cualquier información sobre el paradero del fugitivo.They offered a reward of five million for any information about the fugitive's whereabouts.dinamita
dynamitenoun (f)Encontraron dinamita escondida debajo del puente.They found dynamite hidden beneath the bridge.
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chimba
attractive woman; also used as 'awesome' or 'cool' depending on contextexpressionvulgarIn Colombian slang, particularly paisa speech, 'chimba' as a noun refers to an attractive woman. As an adjective it can mean something excellent. The term is informal and carries a sexual or street connotation when used to describe a person.
Los muchachos decían que la nueva cantante era una chimba.The guys were saying the new singer was a real looker.
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