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Season 1 · Episode 8
Pablo Escobar wants to be a member of the Congress of the republic
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixAfter receiving the proposal from Javier Ortiz, Escobar gets it into his head to achieve political power in the honorable Congress of the Republic of Colombia. Will his family agree?
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Pablo Escobar wants to be a member of the Congress of the republic
S01E08 · Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal
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movimiento
political movement / party factionnoun (m)El nuevo movimiento político ganó varios escaños en las últimas elecciones.The new political movement won several seats in the last elections.patrón
boss / the man in chargeexpressioncolloquialUsed by subordinates or employees to address or refer to their boss. In criminal or rural contexts it signals a clear power hierarchy. Can also be used ironically among equals.
El patrón ya tomó la decisión y nadie le va a llevar la contraria.The boss has already made the decision and nobody is going to contradict him.aval
political endorsement / backingnoun (m)El candidato necesitaba el aval del partido para aparecer en la lista.The candidate needed the party's endorsement to appear on the list.verraco
badass / impressive / toughexpressioncolloquialHighly versatile Colombian compliment. Signals admiration for someone's skill, toughness, or charisma. Tone is always positive in this usage. Common across social classes in Colombia.
Mi hermana es una verraca, terminó la carrera trabajando de noche.My sister is a badass, she finished her degree while working nights.renglón
line / slot on a political listnoun (m)Ella quedó en segundo renglón de la lista por su departamento.She ended up in the second slot on the list for her department.cargamento
shipment / cargo (used as a drug trafficking euphemism here)noun (m)Las autoridades interceptaron un cargamento sospechoso en el puerto.The authorities intercepted a suspicious shipment at the port.tarima
stage / platform (for public speaking)noun (f)El alcalde subió a la tarima para dirigirse a los ciudadanos reunidos.The mayor stepped onto the stage to address the gathered citizens.sicario
hired killer / hitmannoun (m)El periodista investigaba las redes de sicarios en la ciudad.The journalist was investigating hitman networks in the city.maquinaria
political machine / vote-buying apparatusnoun (f)Prometió hacer campaña sin maquinaria ni clientelismo.He promised to run a campaign without political machinery or patronage.
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huevón
dude / idiot / man (depending on tone)expressionvulgarExtremely common in informal Colombian speech between men. Can be affectionate among close friends or genuinely insulting depending entirely on tone and relationship. The softened form 'güevón' appears in writing; pronunciation is the same.
Ese huevón siempre llega tarde a todo, no aprende.That dude always shows up late to everything, he never learns.pendejada
stupid thing / nonsense / dumb moveexpressionvulgarDismisses an idea or action as foolish. Slightly softer than in some other contexts but still considered rough language. Common in heated arguments or frustrated speech.
Renunciar sin tener otro trabajo es una pendejada enorme.Quitting without having another job is a huge stupid move.
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