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Season 1 · Episode 79
Peraza receives an envelope bomb
C1Colombian45 min
on Netflix
Colombianon NetflixPablo Escobar sends an envelope loaded with explosives to General Peraza. However, his appearance arouses suspicions in Colonel Pabón and he is immediately sent to explosives. Once again the Director of the DAI is saved from the miracle of the terror of the 'pattern of evil'.
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vuelta
job / errand / shady deal / task to be doneexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'turn' or 'lap', but in Colombian street/criminal slang it means an assignment, scheme, or deal, often an illegal one. Context determines whether it is innocuous or criminal. Extremely high frequency in this dialogue and essential for following conversations about plans.
Me dijo que tenía una vuelta en el centro y que volvía en una hora.He told me he had an errand downtown and would be back in an hour.patrón
boss / the man in chargeexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'patron' or 'pattern'. In criminal and working-class Colombian speech, it is the standard way subordinates refer to or address their boss. Carries a strong hierarchical weight, using it signals loyalty and deference.
Nadie toma una decisión aquí sin consultarle primero al patrón.Nobody makes a decision here without consulting the boss first.escolta
bodyguard / security escortnoun (f/m)El ministro no sale a ningún lado sin su escolta personal.The minister doesn't go anywhere without his personal bodyguard.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)Los narcotraficantes temían la extradición a los Estados Unidos más que cualquier condena local.The drug traffickers feared extradition to the United States more than any local sentence.berraco
tough / impressive / really good / angry (context-dependent)expressioncolloquialHighly versatile Colombian expression. Can praise someone ('¡qué berraco!') or describe anger ('está muy berraco'). The meaning shifts entirely with context and tone. Knowing both uses prevents misreading a scene as positive when it is negative.
Mi abuela es una berraca: crió cinco hijos sola y abrió su propio negocio.My grandmother is incredible: she raised five kids on her own and opened her own business.explosivo
explosivenoun (m) / adjectiveLos artificiales encontraron un dispositivo explosivo debajo del puente.The bomb squad found an explosive device under the bridge.candidato
candidate (political)noun (m)El candidato presidencial recorrió varias ciudades durante su campaña.The presidential candidate visited several cities during his campaign.maletín
briefcase / small bagnoun (m)Dejó el maletín con los documentos importantes sobre el escritorio.He left the briefcase with the important documents on the desk.parcero
buddy / mate / close friendexpressioncolloquialOne of the most emblematic Colombian terms of address between friends, especially in Medellín and Bogotá. Can be shortened to 'parce'. Signals closeness and trust; using it with a stranger can sound either friendly or presumptuous depending on tone.
Ey, parcero, ¿vas a venir a la fiesta esta noche o qué?Hey buddy, are you coming to the party tonight or what?dinamita
dynamitenoun (f)En las minas de carbón usaban dinamita para abrir nuevos túneles.In the coal mines they used dynamite to open new tunnels.retén
police checkpoint / roadblocknoun (m)Nos detuvieron en un retén y nos pidieron los documentos del carro.They stopped us at a checkpoint and asked for the car's documents.
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