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Season 1 · Episode 85
The authorities dismiss the 'Mariachi'
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixAfter a strong confrontation, the elite Group dismisses the second most wanted drug trafficker in the country. For their part, Escobar and Pedro make a list of 17 people they will kidnap in order to pressure the government.
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sapo
snitch, informant, someone who betrays others by giving information to authoritiesexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'toad'. One of the most common insults in Colombian Spanish for a person who informs on others. Calling someone a sapo is a serious accusation and carries a strong social stigma in many communities. Also used as a verb: sapear (to snitch).
Nadie quería trabajar con él porque todos sabían que era un sapo.Nobody wanted to work with him because everyone knew he was a snitch.cartel
cartel, drug trafficking organizationnoun (m)Las autoridades llevan años tratando de desmantelar ese cartel.The authorities have been trying to dismantle that cartel for years.mejor dicho
in other words, that is to say, I meanexpressioncolloquialExtremely common filler and discourse marker in Colombian Spanish. Used to rephrase, clarify, or emphasize what was just said. Equivalent to 'I mean' or 'in other words' in conversational English.
Él llegó tardísimo, mejor dicho, cuando todo ya había terminado.He arrived super late, in other words, when everything was already over.capturar
to capture, to apprehendverbLa policía logró capturar al sospechoso cerca de la frontera.The police managed to capture the suspect near the border.dar de baja
to kill (in a military or police operation), to neutralizeverbal phraseEl cuerpo élite dio de baja a dos integrantes de la banda armada.The elite unit killed two members of the armed gang.berraco
intense, impressive, tough, formidable (context-dependent)expressioncolloquialHighly versatile Colombian term. Can be an admiring compliment (very capable, brave) or indicate something difficult or serious, depending on context and tone. Widely used across Colombia.
Ese examen estuvo muy berraco, casi nadie lo pasó.That exam was really tough, almost nobody passed it.torcer
to betray, to switch sides, to go corruptexpressioncolloquialIn standard Spanish 'torcer' means to twist or bend. In this criminal/street context in Colombia, it means to betray someone, to become a traitor, or to go over to the other side. The reflexive 'torcerse' is also used.
Nadie esperaba que ese hombre tan leal fuera a torcerse.Nobody expected such a loyal man to betray them.negociación
negotiationnoun (f)Las partes en conflicto iniciaron una negociación para lograr la paz.The conflicting parties began a negotiation to achieve peace.secuestro
kidnapping, abductionnoun (m)El secuestro del empresario conmocionó a toda la ciudad.The kidnapping of the businessman shocked the entire city.narcotraficante
drug traffickernoun (m/f)El narcotraficante fue capturado después de meses de seguimiento.The drug trafficker was captured after months of surveillance.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El gobierno solicitó la extradición del fugitivo a los Estados Unidos.The government requested the extradition of the fugitive to the United States.
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